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 2010. The DCCC is an independent advisory body comprising prominent African scientists and health professionals. Its general role is to ensure the commitment, ownership and leadership of the EDCTP programme by the participating sub-Saharan Africa countries. The DCCC convenes at least twice a year, each meeting lasting one or two days.
What are we looking for?
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 Central African region)
- TB (1 position from West African Region)
- Malaria (1 position for each of these African regions: eastern and southern)
Candidates are expected to have in-depth knowledge in the following areas:
- Capacity building
- Clinical trials
- Public health issues
- Fundraising
- Networking
Closing date: 9 October 2009
Position starting date: 1 January 2010
Members shall be appointed for an initial term of two years.
Application
Interested individuals with the required qualifications and experience should submit their applications, including motivation letter and CVs
to:
Dr Michael Makanga
Director South-South Cooperation and Head of Africa Office
EDCTP
P.O. Box 19 070
Tygerberg
7505 Cape Town
South Africa
or send an email with the relevant annexes to:
mailto:makanga@edctp.org copying
mailto:nyirenda@edctp.org.
More details
For more details please consult the full vacancy text on the EDCTP website through the following link:
http://www.edctp.org/DCCC_Membership_of_EDCTP_for_201.487.0.html.
About EDCTP
EDCTP aims to accelerate the development of new clinical interventions against HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in sub-Saharan Africa through 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.
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Daniela Pereira
mailto:Pereira@edctp.org