[afro-nets] Vacancy: DCCC membership of EDCTP (position start date 1 January 2012)

Vacancy: DCCC membership of EDCTP (position start date 1 January 2012)

The Developing Countries Coordination Committee (DCCC) of the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) is seeking four new members for a two-year tenure starting 1 January 2012 and ending 31 December 2013. EDCTP whose mission is to accelerate the development of new clinical interventions against HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in sub-Saharan Africa aims to establish a strong partnership between Europe and Africa in clinical trials of these diseases. To be genuine and sustainable, this partnership requires a strong African leadership and commitment from the DCCC.

EDCTP is looking for four senior scientific experts and health professionals from sub-Saharan Africa with experience in HIV/AIDS, malaria or tuberculosis in the following areas:

* HIV/AIDS (1 position for Southern African region)

* TB (1 position for each of the following sub-Saharan Africa regions: Eastern Africa, Central Africa and Southern African)

Candidates are expected to have strength in the following areas:

* Capacity building
* Clinical trials
* Public health issues
* Fundraising
* Networking

Deadline for application: 6 October 2011.

Position start date: 1 January 2012.

More details on the position and how to apply

For more details please consult the full vacancy text: http://www.edctp.org/DCCC-Membership-of-EDCTP.487.0.html

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Daniela Pereira
mailto:Pereira@edctp.org