*Job Title**：*Academic leader
*Department: *Global Health Institute, Wuhan University
*Location:* Wuhan, Hubei, P.R. China
*Contract Type: * Full time
*Contract Length:* Minimum 3 years, Renewable
*Department Background*
Based in Wuhan University, a leading comprehensive University in Central
China, the Institute was established in 2011 supported by the School of
Public Health and the University. In its next-step development plan, the
Center will target cognitive health and aging in a global context through
multidisciplinary research collaboration, and will focus on capacity
building of young researchers in the field of Health Policy System Science
(HPSS) through project oriented training and research.
*Job Summary*
Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Wuhan University, the Center’s
academic leader is responsible for the administration, development,
coordination and delivery of all activities particular to the Institute.
S/he works with the Institute’s academic committee members to advise and
guide on the Center’s strategic development whilst actively promoting
awareness of the Center within the international health research community;
S/he also cooperate with other related departments across the university
and provide mentorship for the other working staff in the institute.
*Key Responsibilities*
l Support strategic development for the Institute;
l Build and promote partnerships across the university and beyond;
l Share relevant expertise and coach junior researchers and staff;
l Lead the design and development of research projects;
l Dialogue with domestic and international funding source to explore
funding opportunities.
*Requirements*
*Essential:** *
l Doctorate qualification in public health, health policy, health
economics or health related disciplines;
l Sound technical understanding of a broad range of health issues;
l Demonstrated ability to develop new initiatives and programmes at the
international level;
l Capacities to ensure resource mobilization and creating an empowering
and motivating environment;
l Ability to work collaboratively with team members and counter parts
inside and outside to achieve outputs;
l At least ten years working experience in HPSS, at national and
international levels, including three to five years of practical experience
in implementing or advising on key domains of HPSS research projects in
lower and middle income countries;
l A very good command of the English language and excellent writing
ability, as reflected in a history of high-quality academic articles and
works.
*Desirable:*
l Experience in working in multi-national environment and health
partnerships and implementation of research projects related to HPSS;
l Thorough understanding of China context and health reform, Chinese
origin will be a plus.
*Provision:*
1. The salary will vary from 150,000-500,000 RMB per annum in line with the
talents recruitment policy of Wuhan University;
2. Two-month paid vacation;
3. An independent office with decent setting;
4. An apartment (rent or purchase at lower price than the market)
5. Negotiable for any other personal requirements
*Application*
Interested applicants should send a letter for application, enclosed a CV,
selected publications, a statement of current and future research
interests, and three names of referees through email to: *
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If the applicants are shortlisted for this vacancy, we will arrange the
interview as soon as possible.
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