Head of Research Platforms (Uganda)

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice. 

This position sits in the Professional Services department and reports to the Unit Director.

The successful applicant will have degree level or equivalent or substantial relevant experience. It is an essential requirement that the applicant had experience of senior leadership in a complex organisation, within the higher education sector or similar environment as well as experience of financial management, planning, monitoring and budgeting within a large and research-active organisation. Further particulars are included in the job description. 

The post is full time, 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and fixed-term until 31 March 2026. The post is funded by the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Research Unit and is available immediately.

The salary will be on the Professional Services salary scale Grade 7 in the range £51,299 - £58,723 per annum. The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in Entebbe Uganda at the MRC/UVRI&LSHTM Research Unit.

Applications should be made by clicking the 'Apply' button above. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk. 

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable. 

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

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