Primary Duties:

• Assists with direct communication with participants regarding the research study. Performs data collection with the use of research-approved surveys, instruments and assessments. Responsibilities may involve reviewing electronic health records for data extraction.
• Assists with recruitment and screening of subjects for eligibility, obtaining consent, and enrolling participants.
• Assist with establishment and maintenance of an electronic database and reports using RedCap under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Assists with assurance of data integrity, verification, and data cleaning. At all stages, the person will be responsible for ensuring compliance with quality control requirements and study relevance.
• Assists with basic data analysis using SPSS software. Assists in developing graphical content for publications and presentations.
• Conducts and analyzes results of literature searches.
• Performs administrative duties such as: providing training and guidance for trainees, assisting in developing and submitting grants and manuscripts.
• Assists the Principal Investigator and other research personnel in aspects of ongoing research studies.
• Participates in qualitative research projects including conducting semi-structured interviews, transcript cleaning and coding, and analysis of data using grounded theory approaches.
• Performs duties using qualitative analysis tools (Atlas.ti, NVivo, Dedoose, etc).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychiatry, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
Experience: Prior clinical research experience preferred.
Other: May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

The Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) Department promotes, coordinates, and implements technical cooperation activities, directed at the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases and related risk factors, mental, neurological and substance use disorders and disabilities, and promotion of optimal nutrition and road safety, that are evidence-based and appropriate for the political and sociocultural context in which they are implemented. It raises political and public awareness and understanding of the burden of the most common noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental and neurological health and substance use disorders, related risk factors and conditions and leads multi-sector and multi-stakeholder strategic and collaborative efforts aimed at strengthening Member States' capacity to promote and protect health through public policies, programs, and services. This will reduce risks and disease burden and contribute to improving the physical, mental and social well-being of the population.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the Director of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health(NMH) and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief of Mental Health and Substance Use (NMH/MH), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following duties:

a)   Provide technical, strategic advice and programmatic direction for the implementation of the program of work for mental health and suicide prevention; advise in the preparation and implementation of mental health suicide prevention policies, plans, legislation and services, as well as, the creation and dissemination of effective programs to decrease the burden of mental health disorders and suicide; collaborate in the strengthening of national mental health and suicide prevention programs with emphasis of health services and the inclusion of mental health and suicide prevention as a component of primary health care;

b)   Advise, support and coordinate the sub-regional technical cooperation programs/activities related to the development and implementation of national mental health and suicide prevention programs and services leading to the restructuring of the mental health systems in the English-speaking Caribbean countries and territories;

c)    Contribute to the process of collecting and disseminating updated scientific and evidence-based technical information; advise and support the development and implementation of comprehensive national mental health information systems and suicide surveillance; create reporting tools to monitor mental health and suicide prevention programs;

d)   Advise and participate in the analysis of the regional situation on mental health and suicide prevention; consolidate and disseminate information related to situations and trends in mental health and suicide prevention;

e)   Participate in discussions on mental health with governments, donors and other partners, at national and international levels, including civil society, in particular mental health services users and families;

f)    Support, promote, and strengthen national or international networks directed to improve and implement mental health and suicide prevention plans, programs and projects; participate in the coordination of Collaborating Centers in the field of mental health and suicide prevention;

g)   Provide advice, support and promote technical cooperation among countries in the field of mental health and suicide prevention;

h)   Collaborate in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Organization’s Strategic Plan, emphasizing activities under the associated area of work strategic objectives; promote greater effectiveness of program activities and appropriate resources utilization; collect and consolidate regional information to respond to WHO’s requests for information;

i)     Mobilize international and national political, technical and financial resources and extra-budgetary funds in support of national and regional programs.

j)    Represent the Organization at national and regional technical meetings and in inter-agency consultations on areas of responsibility.

k)   Contribute to develop, define and establish the objectives, strategy, plan and budget for mental health and suicide prevention. Ensure an Organization-wide approach and strategies and objectives that are aligned with the Organization’s mission, vision, values, policies, strategies, business needs and priorities, in order to maximize results.

l)     Formulate and recommend policies, plans, strategies, and budgets, in support of the Governing Bodies’ mandates related to mental health and suicide prevention; report to Governing Bodies, through executive presentations and reports, on the status or results of the activities;

m)  Participate in the preparation of the Unit’s Biennial Work Plan (BWP), budget and technical evaluation reports;

n)   When called upon to directly supervise staff, establish clear work objectives, conduct timely and effective performance appraisals, provide coaching and feedback, and support staff development opportunities;

o)   Perform other related duties, as assigned.

About the role

This role will deliver high-quality research support within the Singer Lab, related to behavioural neuroscience. Research will look at how early life experiences impact the development of drug- and gambling-related addictions. 

The research is funded by the International Center for Responsible Gaming and is a collaboration with Prof Jeffrey Dalley (University of Cambridge, UK) and Dr Martin Zack (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada). The Singer laboratory is also part of a vibrant multidisciplinary ‘Sussex Neuroscience’ research community.

We are looking for someone who will provide dedicated research technical support to our team, conducting activities like: 

• developing and performing behavioural experiments related to models of addiction in rats
• organising datasets and performing statistical analyses

• managing laboratory equipment, consumables, and other supplies

About you 

Qualified candidates should ideally have an honours degree in psychology neuroscience (or related life sciences discipline). Excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work collaboratively, while complying with both University and Legislative requirements are essential. Previous experience in performing the above-mentioned research and management related activities would be advantageous.

The Faculty  

The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) is a School of King's College London and the largest academic community in Europe devoted to the study and prevention of mental illness and brain disease. The IoPPN broadens the remit of the former Institute of Psychiatry to consolidate King's neurosciences, with the addition of the Wolfson Centre for Age-Related Diseases and the MRC Centre for Developmental Neurobiology.  

 The complementary roles of the IoPPN are:  (i) to pioneer research into new and improved ways of understanding and treating mental illness and brain disease; (ii) to offer advanced research training for psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists and other scientific and paramedical workers.  The IoPPN's greatest strength is the interdisciplinary nature of both its research strategy and educational activities, providing unique opportunities for students and staff.  

 The IoPPN comprises three Academic Divisions in Neurosciences; Psychiatry; and Psychological & Systems Sciences. These encompass researchers with interests in addictions, biostatistics, child and adolescent psychiatry, basic and clinical neuroscience, forensic mental health sciences, health service and population research, neuroimaging, psychology, psychological medicine, old age psychiatry and psychosis studies. The Institute also hosts an NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Mental Health and an NIHR Dementia Unit, as well as the MRC Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Research Centre.  

The IoPPN offers a range of Diploma, BSc, MSc, MPhil, and PhD courses in psychiatry, psychology and related basic and clinical neurosciences. 

The Department of SGDP  

The Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, based at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience in London, is the only centre of its kind in the world. It is a lively and interesting place to work with a friendly environment.  

The goal of the Centre is to investigate the effects of ‘nature’ (genetics) and ‘nurture’ (environment) as they interact and as people grow up. New and exciting collaborative and interdisciplinary research and training are the hallmarks of the Centre. Research (for instance using twin studies or molecular genetics) is central to our theme and, properly applied, can tell us as much about the environment as about genetics. The Centre gives a high priority to its PhD students who have typically been of very high quality and who will be the outstanding scientists and doctors of the future. The Centre also provides training at its annual Summer School and exceptional research training for clinicians due to the critical mass of interdisciplinary expertise gathered under one roof. The Centre’s research furthers mankind’s understanding of the root causes of common problems such as anxiety, depression, autism, disruptive behaviour or intellectual impairment. The Centre’s aim is to be able to trace pathways between genes and behaviours at all levels of analysis from cells to social systems. Ultimately the Centre’s unique contribution will be in discovering both new treatments and ways to prevent illnesses occurring in the first place.

About The Role

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to cover maternity leave within Inherit Lab, a group of researchers focussed on the genetically informed study of the intergenerational transmission of mental health problems. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/inherit-lab

In Inherit Lab we are interested in understanding mental health in families. We study large family databases to understand the role of genetic and environmental factors in the intergenerational continuity of mental health problems and associated traits. Our approach to research incorporates methodological techniques from the fields of quantitative genetics, causal inference, epidemiology and more. We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with relevant experience in quantitative/behavioural genetics, epidemiology, statistics, or other quantitative mental health research.

The successful candidate will have three roles: research, leadership of the Family Footsteps public involvement and engagement project, and some teaching responsibilities.

• Research will be conducted under the supervision of Dr Tom McAdams. You will use data from the Norwegian Mother Father and Child Birth Cohort Study (>90k families followed from pregnancy through child development), the Twins Early Development Study (10k twin pairs followed from birth to adulthood). These datasets comprise extended families and include mental health data and DNA on parents and children. Research projects will focus on mental health in families (parent-child effects) and will involve one or more of the following:

o   Gene-environment interaction: Genetically mediated sensitivity to environmental stressors.

o   The impact of treatment (for ADHD in children/depression in parents) on the untreated family members.

o   Selection bias: identifying the biases associated with selective participation/attrition in cohort studies and how we can correct for them.

• Family Footsteps is a public involvement and engagement project focussed on creating dialogue between parents with an interest in mental health and mental health researchers. Consultation workshops have taken place over the last year. Next steps will be creating and running an online survey and engaging in dissemination of our findings in collaboration with charity partners. The successful candidate will lead on this. More information can be found here: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/family-footsteps 
• Teaching responsibilities will involve assisting Dr McAdams to run an MSc module. This will involve running several research methods practical sessions and providing some lectures.

This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until October 2025. Part-time applicants will be considered (no less than 50% FTE). A contract extension beyond the period of maternity cover is possible.

GENDER AND HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT

(DURBAN OFFICE)

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.

SENIOR SCIENTIST

Duration: One-Year Contract

The South African Medical Research Council, Gender and Health Research Unit (GHRU) requires suitably qualified and experienced Senior Scientists to coordinate our disability and SRHR-related research and training projects.

Responsibilities:

• Developing study protocols and proposals (for senior post, also income generating)
• Managing research projects including developing and managing SOPs, protocols, research tools, and dissemination activities (for senior post, also budget management)
• Conducting the qualitative or quantitative analysis of interviews, group discussions, or datasets
• Supervising and capacity development of study staff
• Maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Supporting administrative procedures of the study project (procurement, study logs, and operational plans)
• Developing and publishing knowledge translation products including peer-reviewed articles, presentations, infographics, and reports

Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) is a clinical program within the Division of Addiction Science, Prevention, and Treatment in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Program: ARTS Reflections for Women

Location: Onsite at the Fort Logan Campus in Denver, Colorado.

Summary: This position acts as a primary counselor to participants of the Reflections for Women program, a 16-bed residential program for women, pregnant women, and women with infant children who have severe substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Individual stays are based on client needs and can be up to 90 days. Located on the Ft. Logan Campus, Reflections for Women is a Medicaid and Special Connections funded program. Women with infant children 15 months of age or younger may reside with their child in treatment. Reflections for Women provides comprehensive treatment services, including but not limited to, individual and group counseling, medication assisted treatment, psychiatric assessment and mental health services, specialized services for pregnant and parenting mothers, community reintegration, case management and coordination of aftercare services.

This full-time University Staff (unclassified) SUD Treatment Counselor position is part of a larger interdisciplinary team that provides substance use disorder counseling to clients enrolled in the program. This position is responsible for monitoring the treatment planning and progress for their assigned caseload. One will ensure substance use and mental health disorders are addressed in a trauma informed and gender responsive manner. Will be a part of an integrated and comprehensive team to ensure coordination of care. This position will conduct both individual sessions as well as be responsible for conducting group treatment. One will participate in weekly staff meetings and provide feedback regarding risk, needs, and when client is ready to enter community reintegration activities. Will assist clients with Department of Human Services involvement with reunification plans with their children, provide coordination or care for ongoing services including but not limited to housing, outpatient care, and ancillary services. This position is also responsible for completing ASAM assessments for reauthorization of continued care from Medicaid. Will provide aftercare and discharge planning and complete clinical documentation per oversight agency standards.

Note: This is an essential services position. The incumbent is required to respond after hours during emergencies and report to work for regular assigned shifts during emergency campus closures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate groups and provide individual counseling.
• Completes ongoing clinical assessments throughout clients stay in order demonstrate client’s need for continued residential services or progression to an outpatient level of care.
• Complete a biopsychosocial assessment and utilize it to develop treatment plans.
• Modify treatment plan goals as needed.
• Prepare monthly progress reports, clinical reports, and document all services in the electronic health record and per oversight agency guidelines.
• Observe urine screens, perform facility head counts, monitor medications, and assure the safety of the facility.
• Address gender-specific issues in a trauma-informed approach.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to address multiple needs of the client including but not limited to parenting skills, mental health, coping skills, housing, recovery planning, community support, family services, community reintegration, etc.

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Public Health Analyst, you will use your knowledge of and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by:

• Leading interagency task forces and workgroups and facilitates meetings with external partners and stakeholders.
• Coordinating work within CSAP and SAMHSA on behavioral health services for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Serving as a liaison between program staff and Office of the Director.
• Providing and coordinating training, technical assistance (TA), knowledge dissemination and program support on topics of behavioral health services for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Staying abreast of national trends, emerging issues, legislation, the latest research and best practices, CSAP/SAMHSA/Federal programming and initiatives, and data gleaned from programs and surveys.
• Developing public-facing resources such as white papers, issue briefs, journal articles, fact sheets and toolkits, as well as briefing binders and talking points for leadership.

Job Summary

We are looking for a personable, self-motivated and organized Clinical Research Assistant to help with recruitment activities for a large, multi-year clinical trial testing the efficacy of behavioral interventions on alcohol misuse and related outcomes among teens. Key job responsibilities include approaching and collecting data from pediatric primary care patients using a hybrid recruitment approach, conducting chart review, and mailing study materials to participants. This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in public health and/or psychology, as well as those interested in gaining hands-on experience in clinical research and patient interaction before applying to medical or graduate school.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Description Summary

The candidate will work with Drs. Tanya Saraiya and Amber Jarnecke as a Program Coordinator on federally funded research studies focused on trauma and addiction. The candidate will be responsible for executing all tasks associated with the research study protocols. Specific tasks may include: overseeing study participant recruitment; data collection and management, including conducting clinical interview assessments and biospecimen samples; data quality control and data audits; purchasing study supplies and managing supply inventory; assuring regulatory compliance; building and maintaining study databases. The candidate will work with adult participants, healthcare providers, community research partners, and academic colleagues at MUSC and many other institutions.

The candidate will have exceptional organizational, management and interpersonal skills and be able to manage tasks across two ongoing studies. Finally, the candidate must have exceptional interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively with research staff, remote site staff, healthcare providers, administrative staff, study subjects, and community research partners.

Drs. Saraiya and Jarnecke are longstanding colleagues with experience in mentoring and supporting individuals seeking graduate school or higher education. Mentorship will be provided as needed. Further, Drs. Saraiya and Jarnecke have experience mentoring underrepresented or minoritized individuals, and such individuals are encouraged to apply.

The EUDA is one of the European Union’s decentralised agencies. Based in Lisbon, it is the central source of comprehensive information on drugs and drug addiction in Europe.

Traineeship offer

The trainee will be allocated within the Public health unit, and the selected candidate will be reporting to the Head of sector Trends and analysis. The main aims of traineeships within the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) are:

a. to give recent university graduates the opportunity to experience the general objectives and process of European integration;

b. to provide trainees with practical knowledge of the workings of a European agency;

c. to enable trainees to acquire practical experience and knowledge of the day-to-day work of the EUDA and its units;

d. to provide trainees with the opportunity to work in a diverse and multilingual environment, contributing to the development of mutual understanding, trust and tolerance;

e. to enable trainees to put into practice the knowledge they have acquired during their studies or professional careers.

Main duties

The successful applicant will be requested to perform the following main tasks and responsibilities:

• Support the EUDA Threat assessment team and actively contribute to the health and security threat assessments launched by the EUDA;
• Support the activities related to the analysis of data on HIV, HCV, and HBV among persons who use drugs, and data on syringe residue analysis (ESCAPE project), and other analytical projects in TAS;
• Support members of TAS in managing networks of experts and data collection processes;
• More generally to provide support to TAS sector expert meetings, webinars, publications etc. The jobholder may be required to contribute to other areas of work, according to the needs and priorities of the EUDA.

The EUDA is one of the European Union’s decentralised agencies. Based in Lisbon, it is the central source of comprehensive information on drugs and drug addiction in Europe.

Traineeship offer

The trainee will be allocated within the Scientific coordination (SDI), and the selected candidate will be reporting to the Scientific director. The main aims of traineeships within the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) are:

a. to give recent university graduates the opportunity to experience the general objectives and process of European integration;

b. to provide trainees with practical knowledge of the workings of a European agency;

c. to enable trainees to acquire practical experience and knowledge of the day-to-day work of the EUDA and its units;

d. to provide trainees with the opportunity to work in a diverse and multilingual environment, contributing to the development of mutual understanding, trust and tolerance;

e. to enable trainees to put into practice the knowledge they have acquired during their studies or professional careers.

Main duties

The successful applicant will be requested to perform the following main tasks and responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the foresight (future-oriented) contracts in areas of technology and synthetic drugs;
• Support the work on setting up the new research database;
• Support in the preparation of the call for abstracts for LxAddictions26; • Support the organisation of the meetings of the new EUDA Scientific Committee (SC);
• Support management of key SDI projects and coordination activities. The jobholder may be required to contribute to other areas of work, according to the needs and priorities of the EUDA.

About CADCA

Join a dynamic organization whose mission is to strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create and maintain safe, healthy, and drug-free communities globally. This is accomplished by providing technical assistance and training, public policy advocacy, media strategies and marketing programs, training, and special events.

We provide excellent medical, dental, and vision plans, generous time off, including holidays, and opportunities for growth and advancement. We offer a diverse workplace where we recognize each employee’s contribution to the organization’s overall success. That success is rooted in our commitment to developing our people by giving them the tools and resources to grow in their roles and prepare them for opportunities within the organization.

Position Summary

The Public Policy Associate at CADCA plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s advocacy and public policy efforts to support health communities across the globe. This entry-level position is responsible for monitoring and summarizing federal legislation, tracking relevant policy developments, and attending meetings and hearings on Capitol Hill. The Associate provides comprehensive write-ups for internal and external use, assists with key projects such as CADCA’s National Leadership Forum, and contributes to Congressional appropriations requests. The role also involves writing for CADCA’s digital newsletter and blog, conducting research, and preparing presentations for stakeholders.                                                                                     

Specific Duties

• Policy monitoring and summarization
• Track federal legislation relating to substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery
• Attend relevant meetings, hearings, and mark-ups on and off Capitol Hill and complete write-ups for use by CADCA members and staff
• Writing projects and special events
• Assist in scheduling Capitol Hill meetings as part of CADCA’s National Leadership Forum
• Assist in completing appropriations request forms for Congressional offices and in reaching out to Congressional offices about CADCA’s appropriations priorities
• Assist in getting members of Congress to sign onto the Congressional Host Committee for CADCA’s Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner
• Write content for CADCA’s digital newsletter, Coalitions Online, and CADCA’s online blog, the CADCA Community
• Develop presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Information and data collection
• On a daily basis, scan and collect data and relevant information from the Internet, the Congressional Record, the Federal Register, CQ, and other relevant publications
• Assist in reviewing scholarly articles about substance use prevention in academic journals and condense information into a useable format for presentations
• Assist in monitoring and tracking the Department’s bill priorities on substance use prevention. This includes obtaining bill text, legislative reports, and other information from Capitol Hill.
• Prepare a weekly list of relevant hearings to be held on Capitol Hill and news items summarizing up-to-date substance use prevention, treatment, and research issues for CADCA staff
• Logistical and staff support to CADCA’s Public Policy Department
• Prepare, assemble, and deliver packets for Hill staff
• Organize funding charts and local outcomes used for advocacy efforts
• Assist with presentation development to maintain timely research on substance use
• Compile and update essential contact lists (i.e., Congressional staff)
• Manage and maintain databases in Excel as required
• Handle administrative duties for the Department, including making travel arrangements, completing expense reports, completing conference registrations, and submitting applications for speaking engagements. Responsibilities will be similar to those of a Legislative Correspondent on Capitol Hill.
• Send mass email communications to Congressional members and staff

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to join the School of Molecular Biosciences.

This post, funded by the Wellcome Trust is to investigate mechanisms that can prevent opioid misuse and opioid-use-disorder and hence have a major impact on the global opioid crisis. In exciting breakthrough studies, we have discovered that inhibition of the M5 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (M5-receptor) can prevent opioid drug seeking and reduce cue-induced relapse. The implications of our findings are huge. They indicate that by co-administration of a drug that inhibits the M5-receptor with opioid analgesics we can reduce the likelihood of patients becoming addicted to opioids and for those patients in remission from opioid addiction we can reduce the likelihood of relapse.

This project will work in close collaboration with leading in vivo pharmacologist Professor Carrie Jones, Vanderbilt University, Nashville USA, to understand fundamental aspects of M5-receptor biology and optimise ligands that can modulate M5-receptor activity to reduce the risk of opioid-addiction whilst retaining the drug’s analgesic properties. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will generate novel genetically engineered mice that will be used in combination with unique tool ligands in conjunction with anatomical, behavioural and molecular biology-based studies to explore how M5-receptors regulate reward-seek pathways associated with drug-addiction and validate the potential of this G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) as a therapeutic target.

This is an opportunity for a highly motivated Research Scientist to conduct basic research with potential for pre-clinical translation. The candidate will be responsible for mapping the neuroanatomy of M5-receptor in the brain, pharmacological characterisation and in vitro and in vivo testing of novel agonists/ antagonists to M5-receptor and pre-clinical addiction studies to validate the M5-receptor as a target in the treatment of addiction. The candidate will be based at University of Glasgow in state-of-the-art laboratories located in the newly built Advanced Research Centre (ARC) in the heart of the University campus and have the opportunity to spend time in our collaborator’s lab in Nashville, Tennessee.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Andrew Tobin, Andrew [dot] Tobin [at] glasgow [dot] ac [dot] uk (Andrew[dot]Tobin[at]glasgow[dot]ac[dot]uk)

This post is full time and has funding until 30th September 2029

To apply online at: my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=154349

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

Location

Leeds, London

About the job

Job summary

In the Department of Health and Social Care, we are proud of our purpose – to enable everyone to live more independent, healthier lives for longer. To achieve this, and create a great place to work, we have four values: we are inclusive, we constantly improve, we challenge, and we are agile. If this sounds like an environment you would like to work in, we would love to hear from you.

The Health Improvement Directorate leads on evidence based public health policy and programmes to prevent and reduce the health and social impact caused by drugs, tobacco, alcohol, gambling, unhealthy diets, obesity and physical inactivity.

We have a hugely challenging work programme, which if successful will drive real change:
-    If everyone ate in line with our dietary advice we would increase population life expectancy by eight years
-    We are creating the first smoke free generation – the biggest public health intervention in a generation. 
-    We are reducing alcohol and gambling harms.
-    We are expanding drug and alcohol treatment and recovery support.

Within Health Improvement Directorate, the Alcohol and Gambling team leads on a range of high-profile policy and programmes. This work has the ultimate aim of reducing the harms and deaths associated with alcohol and gambling. 

Job description

This is an exciting time to be joining the Alcohol and Gambling team. The successful candidates will join a team of c5 team members who oversee the department's programmes to address alcohol and gambling related harms.

The policy landscape on alcohol and gambling is complex, with responsibilities for both cutting across several departments. Our team co-ordinates with other governments departments to delivery governments priorities on reducing alcohol and gambling related harms. You will lead workstreams including policy development, advise to ministers, and substantial cross-government and external stakeholder engagement.

The post will be responsible for development and delivery of quality assured advice, based on the best available evidence to Ministers, on opportunities to develop and implement a range of policies as part of their health Mission objective to build an NHS fit for the future, developing and implementing policies, and overseeing research projects. 

In relation to gambling, this will include driving forward work to reduce gambling-related harms in line with the government's manifesto commitment, working closely with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and NHS England (NHSE).

In relation to alcohol, the role will focus on the prevention of alcohol related harms, which has been identified as a priority area. The successful candidates will also work closely with the Drug and Alcohol treatment team in the directorate (who hold responsibility for treatment).

Given the synergetic and cross cutting nature of these policy issues, the team also works closely with regional teams, those focused on mental health and suicide prevention, children’s health teams, and others, as required.

Alcohol and gambling have very effective lobbying groups, influencing high levels of media and parliamentary interest, so you will also oversee extensive parliamentary business. 

We are looking for someone who can set priorities and work autonomously, establishing themselves as a trusted leaders in these policy areas. As a policy lead, you will influence and engage effectively with colleagues across the department to deliver our policy aims. You should be passionate about the development of everyone in your team and enjoy work that contributes to the future of health and social care.

This is a great opportunity in a stretching Grade 7 role that will allow you to demonstrate and develop your project delivery, leadership, communications, and engagement skills in an important and rewarding work environment.

A detailed job plan will be agreed between post holders and the Head of Alcohol and Gambling. 

The Department of State Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking highly motivated, highly qualified individuals for the Counternarcotics and Transnational Crime Advisor located in Lagos, Nigeria. INL works to keep Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries strengthen their police, justice, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores. This position is open to all qualified candidates. To apply, please read the announcement in its entirety and submit all required materials to the email address provided in the solicitation, with the position title and solicitation number in the email subject line. The solicitation opened on October 18, 2024, can be found here, and closes on November 8, 2024.  Questions should be directed to Cecille Washington, WashingtonCD [at] state [dot] gov (WashingtonCD[at]state[dot]gov).  

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN & THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF THE WESTERN CAPE

GSK PROFESSOR OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND EMERGENCY CARE

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

The University of Cape Town and the Department of Health of the Provincial Government of the Western Cape invite applications for the position of GSK Professor of Primary Health Care and Head of the Department of Family, Community, and Emergency Care at Metro District Health Services.

The Faculty of Health Sciences’ vision is to be a centre of excellence in health sciences that is locally relevant and globally competitive. Established in 1912, it is the top-rated Faculty of Health Sciences on the African continent.

The GSK Professor of Primary Health Care provides both the leadership for the advancement of education by teaching and research in the field of primary health care in the Faculty of Health Sciences, and for the Department of Family, Community and Emergency Care (FaCE).

The Department of Family, Community, and Emergency Care (FaCE) at the University of Cape Town and Metro District Health Services is a large clinical and academic department that plays a leading role in health sciences education, research and clinical care provision. 

This new department brings five clinical generalist disciplines together, namely:

• Primary Health Care Directorate,
• Division of Family Medicine,
• Division of Interdisciplinary Palliative Care and Medicine,
• Division of Emergency Medicine
• Sports and Exercise Medicine.

As a recently formed department, FaCE is in the process of defining its collective Mission Statement and, as a first step, has agreed on its Massive Transformative Purpose to describe how we envisage moving forward together, as follows: 

‘Building Inclusive Communities of Care Together’

The department aims to work alongside the faculty in translating transformation into action to ignite agency for a just and inclusive society built on health equity and to align with the University's Vision 2030 for unleashing human potential. As such, social responsiveness, social accountability, diversity, inclusivity and serving the community underpin our vision by producing education and research that is fit for purpose. 

Requirements:

• A Medical Specialist in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine or Emergency Medicine, registered with HPCSA or recognised registrable equivalent qualification.
• A minimum 8 years’ experience as a specialist.
• At least 5 years’ experience in leadership and management of a clinical and academic service.
• Evidence of scholarship and experience in the areas of clinical service delivery, teaching, training, and research.
• Excellent track record with appropriate experience in leading and managing an academic service.
• Excellent reputation with appropriate clinical experience.
• Experience and knowledge of the public health sector in South Africa, with particular emphasis on an approach to primary health care. 
• Insight into the challenges and opportunities for advancing health care in South Africa and Africa.
• A track record of international scholarship and research. 
• Track record of teamwork and building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track record of mentoring and supporting junior colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Will be expected to provide leadership, management and active participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training, service delivery and research.
• Should be able to attract and develop staff of quality and relevance and provide leadership regarding issues of diversity, transformation, and equity.

Advantages:

• Insight into the challenges and opportunities for advancing primary health care in South Africa and Africa. 
• PhD
• NRF rating
• Skills and experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. 

Responsibilities will include, amongst others:

• Provide leadership in the Department and actively participate in clinical service delivery, postgraduate education and training, and research, promoting a multidisciplinary approach. 
• Implementing and participating in developing the Faculty’s, Division and Department’s strategies and policies.
• Contributing to the future development of the Faculty.
• Provide leadership in the Department and manage its staff, resources and performance (service and academic), inspiring innovation and growth. 
• Provide leadership in addressing issues of diversity, transformation, inclusivity and equity, attracting and developing students and staff of high quality.
• Be responsible for overseeing clinical governance and relevant legislative mandates in line with provincial service delivery platforms and regulations
• Will be expected to be an active clinician, participating in clinical service delivery and working closely with hospital management.
• Will be expected to be a productive academic, driving research to an international standard and overseeing undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training. 
• Demonstrate social responsiveness through outreach, policy, health systems development and engagement with other stakeholders, including government and civil society organisations.

• To facilitate and advise on implementing a comprehensive primary health care approach within the available resources in the WCG district health services.
• To provide effective leadership to the Department, including effective academic and health system governance.
• To provide support and guidance on in-service training of health workers in the District Health Services.
• To provide formal academic teaching and training within University guidelines.
• To provide effective leadership and management of academic research in the Department within University guidelines.

For detailed information on this post, please view the job description on the following link: (view)

The successful applicant will be expected to take office on 1 January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Applicants must be registered or registrable (eligible for registration) as a Specialist in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. The position is permanent and full-time and is on the establishment of the University of Cape Town under the Joint Agreement with the Provincial Government of the Western Cape.

The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is appropriate to the academic and clinical level of Professor and Head of Clinical Department.

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Associate Professor Lionel Green-Thompson, Dean: Faculty health Sciences, via e-mail at lionel [dot] green-thompson [at] uct [dot] ac [dot] za (lionel[dot]green-thompson[at]uct[dot]ac[dot]za).

To apply, click the "apply" button to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
• Motivational letter that speaks to the requirements of the position 
• Proof or professional registration
• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number. 

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments.  References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process. 

Any enquiries around the application process to be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore at tracy [dot] moore [at] uct [dot] ac [dot] za (tracy[dot]moore[at]uct[dot]ac[dot]za) or 021 650 5405.        

Closing date:              3 November 2024

WCG website:             https://www.westerncape.gov.za/dept/health

Faculty website:        https://health.uct.ac.za

Reference number:    ID849

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

Job Purpose

This post, funded by the Wellcome Trust is to investigate mechanisms that can prevent opioid misuse and opioid-use-disorder and hence have a major impact on the global opioid crisis. In exciting breakthrough studies, we have discovered that inhibition of the M5 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (M5-receptor) can prevent opioid drug seeking and reduce cue-induced relapse. The implications of our findings are huge. They indicate that by co-administration of a drug that inhibits the M5-receptor with opioid analgesics we can reduce the likelihood of patients becoming addicted to opioids and for those patients in remission from opioid addiction we can reduce the likelihood of relapse. This project will work in close collaboration with leading in vivo pharmacologist Professor Carrie Jones, Vanderbilt University, Nashville USA, to understand fundamental aspects of M5-receptor biology and optimise ligands that can modulate M5-receptor activity to reduce the risk of opioid-addiction whilst retaining the drug’s analgesic properties.  As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will generate novel genetically engineered mice that will be used in combination with unique tool ligands in conjunction with anatomical, behavioural and molecular biology-based studies to explore how M5-receptors regulate reward-seek pathways associated with drug-addiction and validate the potential of this G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) as a therapeutic target.

This is an opportunity for a highly motivated Research Scientist to conduct basic research with potential for pre-clinical translation. The candidate will be responsible for mapping the neuroanatomy of M5-receptor in the brain, pharmacological characterisation and in vitro and in vivo testing of novel agonists/ antagonists to M5-receptor and pre-clincal studies to validate the M5receptor as a target in the treatment of addiction. The candidate will be based at University of Glasgow in state-of-the-art laboratories located in the newly built Advanced Research Centre (ARC) in the heart of the University campus and have the opportunity to spend time in our collaborator’s lab in Nashville, Tennessee.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Take a leading role in planning and conducting assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.

2. Conduct neuroanatomy studies and molecular biology-based experiments to understand the biological functions of M5-receptor signalling.

3. Conduct in vivo mouse behavioural experiments and ex vivo analysis of tissue.

4. Conduct in vitro pharmacological assays

5. Document research outputs including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.

6. Establish and maintain your research profile and reputation and that of University of Glasgow/ School/ Research Group, including establishing and sustaining a track record of independent and joint publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

7. Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project & subject area, & develop/implement a suitable research strategy.

8. Presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.

9. Take a leading role in the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.

10. Take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the research group/School/College/University and wider community (e.g. academic and industrial Partners).

11. Take a leading role in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and School research group activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the School/College.

12. Take the lead in the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.

13. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.

14. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.

15. Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.

16. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/ Principal Investigators.

17. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.

Job Overview

Do you want to make a real difference as a Psychosocial Recovery Worker?  Why not bring your compassion and skills to help support people in their recovery?

Our Substance Misuse Service at HMP Bullingdon is looking for a dynamic and experienced Recovery Worker.  The team is innovative, forward thinking and committed to a Recovery focused approach that meets people's needs.  You will be part of a supportive team with effective management, supervision and guidance.  

Working with people who have complex offending backgrounds and substance use needs within prison is both challenging and rewarding. This is a fantastic chance to make a positive difference to the lives of people who are often disadvantaged and vulnerable.

This job is open to qualified professionals, or members of the public preferably with experience and understanding of working within Drug and Alcohol Recovery. 

We are willing to support your professional development and provide an opportunity for the right person, who may not have the preferred 12 months experience.

Are you:

• skilled and experienced in providing evidence based psychological and psychosocial interventions geared towards supporting people to make positive changes and work towards recovery?
• highly motivated with the ability to support and inspire?
• able to apply your skills and interventions to the care of people with substance misuse needs.

then we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, in a custodial environment delivering a high standard drug and alcohol recovery service in response to the needs of the service users as part of Inclusion and Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation trust.

You will provide a range of psycho-social interventions motivating and supporting service users to achieve recovery and positive outcomes within a recovery-orientated substance misuse treatment service

You will work in collaboration with clinical prescribing services to ensure the needs of each service user is met and that integrated working is a key element to Inclusion's prison services.

You will provide a drug and alcohol recovery service (incorporating assessment, recovery planning, casework coordination and psycho-social interventions) to problem drug and alcohol users located within the prison establishment

You will contribute and work within the prison and wider drug strategy

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Wandsworth and Richmond.

We are committed to provide a high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for our care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’.

We launched our five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives  in 2021 together with Our Care Improvement System as our quality management system methodology  to make a positive impact on patient care, outcomes and staff experience. By joining SLaM, all staff will get the opportunity to be part of this exciting improvement journey supported with learning and development to harness everyone’s potential as change makers.

The trust recognises the unique and valuable contribution that people with lived experience of mental illness can bring to a role. We therefore welcome applications from people with lived experience and consider them as an asset to the Trust. 

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, caring and creative people to come and join us and work within an exciting and fast paced environment that provides high quality addictions and recovery care to a diverse service user group. We are looking to recruit an experienced Band 6 nurse to be a core member of the multi-disciplinary team, participating in the provision of on-going assessments, care planning, treatment and support of people with drug and alcohol issues to promote health, independence and recovery.

Main duties of the job

To discharge professional responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (1983) and revised subsequent act Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and SLaM commitments.

Be accountable and responsible for a defined caseload that reflects the priorities of the local population and carry responsibility for the assessment of care needs; under the supervision of the Clinical Lead.

To develop, implement and evaluate evidence based programmes of care; set standards of care and liaise with other agencies.

Working for our organisation

Richmond and Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol Service (RCDAS/ WCDAS) is part of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), within the Addictions Clinical Academic Group. The Trust provides recognised high quality learning and development opportunities as well as offering the chance to be involved in research projects through the Institute of Psychiatry and globally respected Addictions Department.

This is a Consortium partnership comprised of We Are With You, St. Mungos, CDARS (Community Drug and Alcohol Services) and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), with SLaM being the lead agency in this model. This is a cross borough contract since 1st April 2020 with shared leadership and specialist roles as well as local core services.

WCDAS and RCDAS provide an excellent and first class range of drug and alcohol treatment options to residents of the two Boroughs. Our services are busy and dynamic, with a strong recovery focus. We currently operate 2 sites across Wandworth plus various satellites including in primary care, and one Richmond site with additional satellites. We in-reach to local hospitals, offer street outreach, and work closely with local stakeholders including social care and mental health. We also have an online offer which we continue to develop.

This position is located in the Psychotropics Control Section (PSY), Secretariat of the International Narcotics Control Board (SINCB), Division of Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna. The Secretariat of INCB is an administrative entity of UNODC reporting directly to the Board on substantive matters. The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Section. For more information on the International Narcotics Control Board and its secretariat please consult www.incb.org

Within assigned authority, the Drug Control Officer will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Monitor and analyse developments and trends in the control of psychotropic substances at the national, regional and global level.
• Carry out the implementation of INCB strategies, policies and activities related to the implementation of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances (1971 Convention).
• Assist in the organization and delivery of a variety of services aimed at adequate government implementation of the 1971 Convention.
• Follow up on changes relating to the new reporting mechanisms for cannabinoids controlled under the 1971 Convention, including following up with government officials in specific countries in South America, parts of Europe and West Asia. Liaise with the Narcotic Control and Estimates Section.
• Analyse statistical information related to psychotropic substances from governments. Identify and investigate deficiencies and cases of non-compliance with the 1971 Convention. Recommend corrective action and measures.
• Monitor and review best practices in the control of psychotropic substances and contribute to their promotion among Member States; provide explanations/advice/ training to governments on provisions of the 1971 Convention.
• Draft a variety of written outputs, such as background documents, studies, correspondences with governments, presentations and training materials.
• Prepare assigned parts of INCB publications, including the Annual Report and the technical publication on psychotropic substances, update the List of Psychotropic Substances under International Control “Green List”.
• Prepare working documents for INCB sessions, such as the supervision of the movement of psychotropic substances for licit requirements, special studies and reports required by the Board, document on assessments for the Standing Committee on Estimates.
• Prepare and participate in INCB missions and technical visits, draft INCB’s mission reports and contribute to their presentation to the Board, ensure the follow up (Board’s recommendations to countries).
• Contribute to the development of the section’s database on psychotropic substances.
• Liaise on substantive issues with counterparts in various offices of UNODC, both in Vienna and in the field, officials of other organizations and specialized agencies, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), ICPO-Interpol and the World Customs Organization (WCO).
• Supervise one support staff members, guide interns, consultants and associate experts.
• Provide ad hoc secretariat support to INCB sessions and to the Office of the INCB Secretary.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.