Senior Clinical Expert in Global Health Research and Policy Translation

Vor 6 Tagen


Lausanne, Waadt, Schweiz EPFL Vollzeit
Job Description

EPFL is seeking a senior clinical expert with national and international recognition in clinical global health research and policy translation to serve as the co-director of the Collaborative for Intelligent Global Health and Humanitarian Response Technologies.

Main Responsibilities
  • Lead large research projects and consortia in AI for health involving large multicenter clinical trials with partner institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Act as coordinator of large multi-country research consortia (e.g. EU EDCTP, BMGF).
  • Co-lead an innovative clinical and implementation research portfolio for AI tools in global health, setting up the required structures to conduct GCP-compliant clinical research in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Secure competitive third-party funding for large research bodies.
  • Develop and establish the CIGHT initiative at EPFL in collaboration with Prof. Hartley.
  • Co-lead CIGHT with Prof. Hartley, including staff development, ensuring a high standard of teaching and research.
  • Develop and mentor junior global health researchers.
  • Provide strategic leadership and vision for the development and implementation of the AI for health research project Meditron/MOOVE.
  • Develop and implement educational offers in global health at undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education levels.
  • Supervise BSc, MSc, and PhD students (including acting as co-supervisor for PhD students).
  • Participate in international conferences and forums.
  • Serve as senior expert in national and international committees (e.g. international expert in WHO guideline development committees).
  • Promote the AI center on global health matters locally, nationally, and internationally.
  • Help foster existing collaborative links with related units at WHO and other international organizations (e.g. WHO Maternal and Child Health Department).
  • Strengthen and expand international collaborations with academic institutions, governmental and non-governmental organizations, national governments, and other stakeholders in global health.
Requirements
  • Internationally recognized leader in global health, including internationally acknowledged senior expertise in research, teaching and technical expertise in a global health relevant clinical domain and conducting multicentric clinical research projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Doctoral degree (Ph.D., MD, or equivalent) in global health, public health, or a related discipline.
  • Board certified physician in a field relevant to global health (e.g. pediatrics) with senior clinical expertise.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in global health, with a significant portion in a leadership role within an academic or research institution.
  • Proven track record of high-impact clinical research in global health, demonstrated by a strong publication record, strong working relationships with local, national, and international partners and preferably, evidence of diversified funding support.
  • Significant experience in setting-up and leading GCP-compliant clinical research in Sub Saharan Africa, including vulnerable groups.
  • Significant management experience in a senior position in an academic environment, including managing staff at various levels and large-scale project management, including budget and outcome responsibility.
  • Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor faculty, staff, and students.
  • Proven ability to mentor and develop the academic careers of a diverse junior researchers in an inclusive manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships and collaborations with diverse stakeholders in the global health community, particularly with WHO.
  • Ability to build strong, supportive, collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and learners across the university.
  • Supportive and inclusive management style which includes regular communications, the ability to solve and lead complex tasks, the capacity to balance multiple competing agendas, and the ability to influence and work productively with many different constituencies.
  • Solid conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple, complex and unknown tasks.
  • Exceptional communicator and excellent listener who respects others' opinions.
  • Proficiency in English.
  • Knowledge of French and Swahili is highly advantageous.
  • A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of global health education, research, and practice.
  • Ability to spend extensive periods in Sub-Saharan Africa (several months per year).


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