Scientific Writter

**Descripción**: The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in the following main areas, Malaria and other Infectious Diseases, Maternal, Child and reproductive Health, Urban Health and Child and environmental health, Climate & Non-Communicable Diseases. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.
**Lugar**:

- Barcelona**What We Are Looking for**:

- ISGlobal is looking for a research article writer who is interested in taking charge and managing the final writing of the participatory diagnosis carried out in the Bolivian Gran Chaco Region. The general objective of the project is identify and prioritize needs for capacity building among health professionals and the health system in the Gran Chaco Tarija Region.
- Will be working on CEPFAP: Continuing Education Program Focused on Attention to People from Novartis (PS2240.01-ACRE14)**Key Responsibilities and specific duties**:

- This position includes the following responsibilities and duties:

- producing an article for publication according to agreed style, and keeping the deadlines marked for the team.
- reading the clinical data and analyzing it to extract the relevant information
- sending the article to the selected international journals.
- reviewing and amending the comments and suggestions in response to the revisions of the team and the journal editor feedback.
- selecting appropriate artwork to accompany articles.

**Auxiliar task**:

- This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

**Training and experience /Qualifications**:

- The ideal applicant holds a Ph.D. in science-related areas and has previous experience developing scientific articles. We will give preference to researchers with experience in Chagas disease. You will be working closely with our team in a collaborative, remote working environment.**Specific Requirements**:

- Capacity to analyze scientific data and present it in a clear, coherent manner that is understandable to a scientific audience
- Capability to coordinate and multitask various activities and prioritize certain tasks to meet deadlines
- Ability to manage quality of work with good organizational and interpersonal skills in a diverse team
- Expertise in Office Suite

**Skills**:

- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Problem resolution.
- Learning capacity.
- Strong writing and proofreading skills
- Strong ability to present complex information as easy-to-understand and attention-grabbing stories
- Strong time-management and organization skills

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

**Language level**:

- Excellent English skills.

**Conditions**:

- Duration: 1 month
- Starting date:15th of January 2023
- Contract: Part time

**Selection Process**:
The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be pass. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

**How to apply**:
Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.