University of Nottingham
Information Services Directorate
================================
BIOME Service Manager
================================
A committed and enthusiastic individual is required to lead the newly
created BIOME Service. The BIOME Service will form part of the JISC
Resource Discovery Network, incorporating the current OMNI subject gateway
services, but with extended subject coverage, including all of the life,
medical and health sciences. BIOME services will be produced by a
consortium of eight partners, led by The University of Nottingham.
The Service Manager will be responsible for liaison and negotiation
with a range of stakeholders including the JISC; a range of
bio-informatics organisations and with the NHS National Electronic
Library for Health initiative. The person appointed will manage a team of
information and computing professionals; steer the development of the
BIOME service, negotiate with potential funders and contribute to the
BIOME outreach strategy, incorporating publicity and training initiatives.
Candidates should have excellent communication and negotiation skills;
previous experience of managing or directing a medium sized team and a
good understanding of biomedical information services. Knowledge of the
NHS, especially IT or patient information systems is highly desirable.
Salary will be within the range 26,523 - 31,470 per annum (under
review), depending on qualifications and experience. This post will be
offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of three years.
Further details and application forms are available from the Personnel
Office, Highfield House, The University of Nottingham, University Park,
Nottingham, NG7 2RD. Tel: 0115 951 3267. Fax: 0115 951 5205.
Email: [log in to unmask]
Please quote ref. DRC/217. Closing date: Friday, 16th July 1999
Informal enquiries regarding the position may be made in the strictest
confidence to John Kirriemuir, OMNI Service Manager.
Email: [log in to unmask]
Tel: 0115 924 9924 ext 43980
This advertisment also appears on the Web at:
http://omni.ac.uk/vacancies/service-manager/
You may also wish to read the OMNI newsletter at:
http://omni.ac.uk/newsletter/issue26/
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
|