Job vacancy - Senior Research Officer at COHRED
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The Council on Health Research for Development (COHRED) is an inter-
national non-governmental organisation, based in Geneva, Switzerland,
and affiliated to the United Nations. It works closely with a large
number of developing countries, international research programmes, UN
agencies and other organisations to promote and advocate for effec-
tive health research systems based on the strategy of essential na-
tional health research (ENHR).
COHRED is now seeking a SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER
to be responsible for a number of activities in support of ENHR.
Working in close collaboration with other members of the Secretariat,
the Officer will
(a) carry out strategic and scientific review of ENHR proposals from
countries and regional networks requesting COHRED's support,
(b) monitor progress made by countries in developing an effective
health research system,
(c) analyse, synthesize and disseminate country experiences and
(d) develop tools and methodologies that contribute to the develop-
ment of effective health research systems.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in a biomedical or social sci-
ence or in medicine, and at least five years' experience in develop-
ing and/or managing health research. Experience of work in a develop-
ing country, or in an international environment, would be an asset.
Candidates should be able to communicate effectively, both orally and
in writing, with people from a broad range of backgrounds. Fluency in
English is essential; a working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is
desirable.
The post will be available from 1 July 2001, and the initial appoint-
ment will be for a period of two years, renewable. Salary and bene-
fits will be equivalent to P5 level in the United Nations system.
COHRED is an equal opportunities employer.
Further information on COHRED's activities can be found on its Web
site:
http://www.cohred.ch
Please send applications, including a curriculum vitae and a letter
explaining why you think you are suited to the post, to arrive by 28
February 2001, to:
COHRED
c/o UNDP
Palais des Nations
1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
Fax: +41-22-917-8015
mailto:butler@cohred.ch
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