Evidence Synthesis Manager

We are seeking to appoint an Evidence Synthesis Manager to join the Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health at the Nuffield Department of Medicine. As the IDDO Evidence Synthesis Manager, you will work across the IDDO portfolio of emerging infections, neglected diseases and malaria data themes.

The role will be varied and include providing methodological support for evidence synthesis design and implementation, training delivery, development and ownership of IDDO’s evidence synthesis systems and processes, and supervision of screening and data extraction services.

You will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge on best practice and act as IDDO’s subject matter expert in the field. Leading the maintenance and development of IDDO evidence synthesis documentation, manuals and SOPs to reflect best practice in the field.

It is essential that you hold a graduate degree in a relevant scientific or health related discipline. Applicants with undergraduate degree will be considered if they have significant relevant experience. Experience of working on or managing evidence synthesis projects, including systematic review, for biomedical research including familiarity with relevant search databases, registries and guidance (such as PubMed, Cochrane, PROSPERO, PRISMA) is required.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered part time (60%FTE) on a fixed term contract for 2 years and is funded by the EDCTP, National Health and Medical Research Council, U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 5 June 2023 will be considered. Please quote 165495 on all correspondence.