AFRO-NETS> Research Vacancy in Tanzania

[Richard Hayes <richard.hayes@lshtm.ac.uk>]

Research Vacancy in Tanzania
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London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Project Coordinator/Research Fellow or Lecturer in Public Health
Mwanza HIV/STD Research Programme

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an epidemiologist 
or public health specialist to join the scientific team of a research 
programme on the epidemiology and control of HIV and other sexually 
transmitted diseases (STD) in Mwanza, Tanzania. The post holder will 
be responsible for coordinating and managing a project aimed at 
evaluating the efficacy of new vaginal microbicides that women can 
use to protect themselves against HIV infections. An initial feasi-
bility study will be conducted to determine whether Mwanza is a suit-
able site for future Phase III trials of such products. This research 
will be carried out in collaboration with the African Medical and Re-
search Foundation and the National Institute for Medical Research, 
Tanzania. The post holder will be employed by the London School of 
Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and will be based full-time in Mwanza.

The ideal applicant will have a postgraduate qualification in epide-
miology or public health, practical experience of project management 
in a developing country setting and excellent management and communi-
cation skills. Clinical training and knowledge of reproductive and 
sexual health would be an advantage. The initial appointment will be 
for two years and will be made on the clinical or non-clinical lec-
turer or research fellow scales with a starting salary between 
£22,522 and £31,435 depending on qualifications and experience, with 
appropriate overseas allowances.

Informal enquiries can be addressed to Professor Richard Hayes 
<richard.hayes@lshtm.ac.uk>. For further information and details of 
how to apply, contact the 

Personnel Office
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT, UK
Tel.: +44-20-7927-2203
mailto:personnel@lshtm.ac.uk 

The closing date for applications is 27th June 2002. Please quote 
reference RH2.

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to be-
ing an equal opportunities employer.


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