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LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE AND TROPICAL MEDICINE
VACANCY FOR DATA MANAGER IN TANZANIA (DM3)
Mwanza HIV/STD Research Programme
We have an exciting and challenging vacancy for a data manager 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
successful applicant will work on a randomised controlled trial to evaluate
new vaginal microbicides that women can use to protect themselves from HIV
infection, a randomised trial of the effect of herpes suppressive therapy
on HIV infection in female sex workers and other related projects. This
research is carried out in collaboration with the African Medical and
Research Foundation and the National Institute for Medical Research,
Tanzania. The collaborative research programme in Mwanza is recognised as
one of the leading international centres for HIV prevention research. The
post holder will be employed as academic staff of the London School of
Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and will be based full-time in Mwanza.
Ideal applicants will have a postgraduate qualification in statistics,
computing or related disciplines, practical experience of working as a data
manager, experience of data analysis and database management, familiarity
with epidemiology, an interest in health in developing countries and
excellent communication and organisational skills. The appointment will be
for two years in the first instance although further extension is possible
subject to confirmation of funding. The appointment will be made on the
non-clinical lecturer or research fellow scales with a starting salary
between £21,640 and £32,666 depending on qualifications and experience,
plus appropriate overseas allowances.
Informal enquiries can be addressed to Professor Richard Hayes
(<mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]) or Dr Ian
Hambleton
(<mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]). For further
information on both posts and details of how to apply, contact the
Personnel Office at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine,
Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT (tel 020 7927 2203; email
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]). The closing date for
applications is 20 June 2005. Please quote reference DM3.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an
equal opportunities employer.
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