This position is located in the Regional Section for Latin America and the Caribbean (RSLAC), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will report to the Chief of the Section. For more information on UNODC, please visit the website: www.unodc.org

Within limits of assigned authority, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Serve as focal point for designated countries/UNODC Field Offices in the LAC region.
• Provide policy advice and technical support and backstopping, including on office operations, management and administrative matters and Umoja-related issues, to Field Offices in the LAC region.
• Contribute to the preparation of the necessary office, programme or project documents and reports, such as progress reports, work plans, budget, programme and performance reports.
• Support and contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects in the LAC region, in line with the overall strategies and policies of UNODC and in full compliance with its technical and operational guidelines.
• Identify problems and issues related to implementation of projects/programmes, initiate corrective actions and ensure timely follow-up actions.
• Participate in needs assessment and other technical missions, where necessary, to evaluate and elaborate technical assistance proposals with cooperating governments, international funding institutions (IFIs), UN agencies, non-governmental and/or civil society organizations (NGOs/CSOs).
• Contribute to fund-raising in relation to crime, drug and terrorism-related projects and programmes by preparing, in coordination with the relevant Filed Offices and thematic sections/units, the materials required and by participating in donor meetings; building support for cost-sharing contributions from the Governments, identifying other alternative funding sources for UNODC projects and activities, etc.; coordinate the reporting on project progress and financial situation, and liaise with UNODC fund-raisers, donors and potential partners regularly. 
• Provide substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., including by proposing agenda topics, identifying participants and preparing documents and presentations. 
• Undertake outreach activities; conduct capacity-building workshops and seminars, as required; make presentations on implementation and progress of the projects as well as other related topics/activities.
• Liaise on substantive and management issues with counterparts in UN and UNODC, both in Vienna and in the field, officials of other organizations and specialized agencies; follow up on the UNODC decisions, issues and documentation with their officials.
• Liaise with Permanent Missions in Vienna on issues related to UNODC’s presence and action in Latin America and the Caribbean region.
• Coordinate the timely drafting and submission of briefing notes, background papers and analytical outputs requested by UNODC’s senior management and related to UNODC’s presence and role in the countries covered.
• Organize and prepare written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. Organizing, coordinating the preparation of and drafting/consolidating the reports to the Constituencies and other legislative and technical bodies as well as their subsidiary bodies (CND, CCPCJ, ECOSOC, GA).
• Brief external stakeholders, including government, civil society organizations, UN agencies, and the public in general, on UNODC's mandate, work, policies and strategies as well as carry out relevant advocacy efforts.
• Carry out the review, monitoring and analysis of social, economic and political developments and trends in the assigned drugs and /or crime-related areas at the national and /or regional level in the assigned geographical area.
• 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 may be assigned.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health development agendas and emergency/resilience programmes, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1.  Oversee the smooth country implementation of WHO global and regional commitments on NCDs prevention and control, mental health and substance abuse according to WHO guidelines and tools.
2. Provide and mobilize technical advice to the government and national stakeholders for the design, implementation and evaluation of national health policies related to Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) prevention and control, mental health and substance abuse, guided by evidence-based policies and WHO guidelines and recommendations
3. Identify gaps and make recommendations for policy development, in particular those supporting the implementation of the provisions of the UN Political Declaration for NCDs, including mental health and the regional NCDs framework resolution.
4. Develop an aligned, service-delivery vision to strengthen public health and primary care services to better prevent and control noncommunicable diseases.
5. Identify needed external technical support and ensure proper and timely handling and monitoring of consultants’ briefings, agenda, and facilitation of the missions, evaluation and follow up on recommendations relevant to health system strengthening.
6. Participate and contribute to the implementation of a research agenda on NCDs and mental health.
7. Build capacities and coordinate workshops, seminars and meetings for all NCDs and mental health related programs at the national level and develop the required technical and training material on several topics.
8. Identify synergies and networking between the WHO country office, MoPH and other UN organizations, non-state actors, and international donors towards the implementation of NCD and MH transformation at the country-level.
9. Promote and establish new community outreach activities to facilitate the expansion of networks that advance and/or focus on prevention and control of NCD and MH programmatic work.
10. Proactively participate in resource mobilization activities by managing several grants and developing project proposals reflecting NCD and mental health priorities in the country, ensure the needed follow up in terms of fund raising, effort, timely implementation, monitoring, evaluation and donor reporting.
11. Improve and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework for NCD and MH, agreeable to all stakeholders, with standardized targets, linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
12. Support the establishment and improvement of surveillance systems and collection of data and evidence in the areas of NCD and mental health.
13. Prepare progress reports, briefings, proposals, communications and advocacy documents required for strategic decision-making. 
14. Prepare needed speeches, press releases, social media posts, donor visibility materials, and other documents for the several NCDs, nutrition, and mental health related events.
15. Represent WHO in designated forums and function as a technical focal point for NCD and MH programme areas.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Division of Country Health Policies and  Systems (CPS) assists countries in the Region with the design and implementation of appropriate health policies and systems to strengthen universal health coverage. It works to strengthen data-driven, evidence-informed, contextually tailored health policy development and implementation at national, regional, and local levels, taking an inclusive approach across the life course. The Division advocates strengthening of public health leadership, focusing on implementing policies that are people centered, promote health, prevent illness, and address the social and economic determinants of health, while fostering leadership on equity, human rights, and gender mainstreaming in health. It focuses on building capacity for health systems innovation to enable the sustainable delivery of high-quality primary  health and community services that are effectively linked to hospitals, and mental health, public health, and social care services. To do so, CPS supports country efforts to facilitate access to leave nobody behind, to improve financial protection, to strengthen the health workforce, to increase access to  affordable medicines and technologies, and to promote the uptake and implementation of digital technology. 

The WHO country office works with the National Authorities to achieve the highest standard of health as a fundamental human right, based on equity and on SDGs principle of leaving no one behind. WHO actions are engrained in the WHO 13th General Programme of Work with its 3 prong objectives  of promoting healthier populations, keeping the world safe through addressing health emergencies, and protecting the vulnerable through Universal Health Coverage. WHO's mandate revolves around six core functions: (i) providing Global Health leadership; (ii) shaping the health research agenda; (iii)setting norms and standards; (iv) articulating evidence-based policy options;(v) providing technical support to countries; and (vi) monitoring and assessing health trends. The WHO Country Office is an integral part of the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Its main role is to facilitate and coordinate all WHO activities at country level and to implement the European Programme of Work 2020-2025 - “United Action for Better Health in Europe” which sets out a vision of how the WHO Regional Office for Europe can better support countries in meeting citizens' expectations about health. 

WHO at country level delivers this through practical, actionable and country focused solutions to health challenges, keeping in perspective that achieving health and well-being is a whole-of-society endeavor; This is done through facilitating the implementation of the Biennial Collaborative Agreement with the country and its corresponding workplan. Mental health was prioritized in the European Programme of Work 2020-2025 as a flagship programme followed by launch of the Pan-European Mental Health Coalition in 2021 to mobilize national leaders, professionals, members of civil society, representatives of international organizations and experts for collaboration and mainstreaming  mental health in global agenda, integrating mental health into emergency response and recovery efforts, strengthening mental health systems and services as well as promotion of mental health across the life course. The WHO Country Office maintains good working relations and ensures information exchange between the country and WHO, policy and strategic guidance on Health issues to all national and international partners in the country, provision of direct technical expertise when needed and aims at more community engagement and participation, and to promote health equity.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Within the context of the WHO Country Office, the incumbent will contribute to country programmes to scale up prevention and treatment of mental, neurological, substance use disorders and support the promotion of mental health with particular focus on affected population. 
Under the overall guidance of the WHO representative, the incumbent will:

Key duties

1. Contribute to the assessment of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs, resources and capacities within the country and planning and implementing response to the needs identified.

2. Assist in planning, introducing, development, monitoring and evaluation of mental health services in both specialized and non-specialized settings.

3. Promote an inter-sectoral, multi-layered and coordinated approach in the area of MHPSS and promote “do no harm” principles.

4. Work with counterparts in the Ministry of Health, National Coordination Center for Mental Health and other national and local entities/institutions to improve the capacity in the MHPSS response and strengthening mental health system and services.

5. Provide technical support to partner civil society organizations and other entities, on MHPSS activities.

6. Prepare technical briefing notes, reports, information products and content on mental health topics.

7. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, collegial, high-performing individual to join our new research centre, The Centre for Addiction Recovery Research (CARR) and help us achieve our strategic ambitions in learning and teaching, research and knowledge transfer and to advance the science and practice of addiction recovery and recovery capital.  The successful candidate will join the Centre which is situated within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education, which offers opportunities for innovation in research, teaching, applied practice and which we hope will influence UK and international policy in the area of addiction recovery.

The role will provide strategic insights and support the Centre and Faculty leadership teams in achieving the University’s ambitious plans for growth and excellent student experience.  We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in any area of social sciences although an ability to contribute to research and innovation is important.

Applicants should be research-active with a track-record of publications and grants commensurate to their career stage or be able to contribute to knowledge exchange activities and income generation expected at the Associate Professor level.

This role will be initially located at Leeds Trinity University campus Horsforth, Leeds, it is expected that you will be based in Leeds city centre from September 2024. Through our agile working framework, there will be the option to spend some time working remotely to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor David Best, Director, Centre of Addiction Recovery Research: D [dot] Best [at] leedstrinity [dot] ac [dot] uk (D[dot]Best[at]leedstrinity[dot]ac[dot]uk).  

This advert will close as soon as we have received a suitable number of applications,  so if you’re interested in this opportunity and an exciting career with Leeds Trinity University, apply now at www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/jobs. Interviews are expected to take place early March.

If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs [at] leedstrinity [dot] ac [dot] uk (jobs[at]leedstrinity[dot]ac[dot]uk) or call 0113 283 7130.

Purpose:

To provide relevant and required input with respect to scientific and professional related issues to ensure that ISSUP can maintain a credible source of information and support both internally and in what ISSUP provides externally to its members and followers. This includes ensuring the demands of the funding body with respect to scientific related issues are undertaken as well as providing relevant and appropriate other contributions that meet with ISSUP’s overall objectives as an organisation.

The post involves working with the Communications Team to deliver on the necessary tasks related to the “scientific” input required from ISSUP towards the delivery of its grant outcomes. It will support the work of others in ISSUP who require input and support in the scientific/professional specialist aspects of their work. This includes collaborating with and supporting the activities of the Communications, Website, National Chapters, and Event areas of ISSUP’s operation.

There will be regular communication and meetings with the Communications Team and regular consultation with the Management Team.

Main responsibilities:

The Scientific Advisor will provide scientific and technical guidance, expertise, and oversight. The Scientific Advisor will collaborate with a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders, actively working with international partners, researchers and practitioners.

The Scientific Advisor’s time will be spread to cover the following tasks:

1. Technical Input Provision
2. Scientific Support Team Lead
3. Scientific Advisory Council Oversight
4. Development of ISSUP’s Scientific Objectives and Activities
5. Collaboration with Partners
6. Attendance at Meetings
7. Other Areas of Work

The ARBI service has an exciting opportunity for a band 3 Clinical support worker to join a small team to help support people who have diagnosis of alcohol dependency who are at risk of developing alcohol related brain injury.  This service was developed in NHS FV, in partnership with the Integrated Joint Boards and the Alcohol and Drug Partnership. The post holder will support the development and implementation of this service, working closely with partners in acute services including rehabilitation services and independent sectors as well as families and carers.  This post is area wide throughout Forth Valley.

The successful candidate must possess good interpersonal and communication skills. Relevant experience in caring and managing people with substance use issues. There is requirement to visit people at home and support integration into their local community.  Candidates must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative and responsible for ensuring their ongoing professional development.  Participation in service development is essential.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post. 

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, control and surveillance of noncommunicable diseases and related risk factors, mental, neurological and substance abuse disorders, rehabilitation and disabilities, promotion of optimal nutrition, violence prevention 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 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 technical guidance of the Director, Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) and the direct supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative (PWR), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:

1.    Provide leadership and serve as country focal point for matters related to noncommunicable diseases, including Nutrition and Food Safety; Tobacco and Reduction of Other Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors; Violence, road safety or Injuries, Rehabilitation and Disabilities, and mental health and substance use, ensuring that the activities are carried out efficiently and effectively;

2.    Provide technical expertise to advise the government and national stakeholders on the development of national strategies and policies and the formulation, management, and implementation of the respective NMH work program(s);

3.    Coordinate the adaptation and implementation of evidence-based norms, standards, guidelines, and tools in the broad program areas related to noncommunicable diseases;

4.    Develop and monitor NMH work plans and budgets, and follow up on the implementation of planned activities, in consultation with national counterparts;

5.    Mobilize and optimize resources for the respective projects and programs including through partnerships with donors and development partners (United Nations, other multilateral and bilateral);

6.    Develop, coordinate and implement programs for capacity building in the respective NMH areas;

7.    Establish innovative action plans for the inclusion of noncommunicable disease prevention and control and mental health interventions across the life course and continuum of care;

8.    Advise on and ensure the adoption of norms, standards, guidelines and tools to support the implementation of NMH projects;

9.    Manage the operational aspects of related operational research, surveillance, epidemiology and health surveys for noncommunicable diseases;

10. Guide and facilitate the implementation of projects for the control of the respective diseases, including the procurement of safe, efficacious, and affordable medicines and technologies; guide the documenting and dissemination of best practices and partners' experiences;

11. Analyze and evaluate a diverse range of data and information related to noncommunicable diseases and mental health and the implementation of preventative and control measures;

12. Monitor the national burden of noncommunicable diseases, risk factors, and mental health especially through health information systems and health research activities.

13. Act as a technical advisor to the public concerning noncommunicable diseases in the country; and establish new community outreach activities concerning the prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment of noncommunicable diseases and mental health;

14. Advocate, build and strengthen partnerships and networks to enhance multi-sectoral collaboration and mobilize resources to address integrated, noncommunicable disease prevention and control, including mental health;

15. Participate in the formulation and negotiation of, and consultation on, project proposals funded by external agencies; collaborate in the implementation, monitoring and reporting of those projects; contribute to the preparation of the Representation´s Biennial Work Plan (BWP) and the execution of international cooperation, including the analysis of political, technical and socioeconomic realities;

16. 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;

17. Perform other related duties, as assigned.

The position is located in the Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Pretoria, South Africa. The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the Representative, ROSAF and technical guidance of the Chief HIV/AIDS Section (HAS), Drugs Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch (DLSSB), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA) of UNODC in Vienna.

The incumbent will assist in providing on-going technical guidance and policy advice to the Government and civil society organizations in the region; supporting and coordinating the development, implementation and evaluation of UNODC HIV/AIDS key policy programmatic areas, namely HIV/AIDS prevention and care related to (a) people who use drugs and (b) people living and working in prison settings. The incumbent will also take a leading role in the activities of the UN Joint Programme on HIV related to drug use and in prison settings, ensuring collaboration and cooperation with the UNAIDS secretariat office and Cosponsors. Within assigned authority, the Regional Adviser (HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care) will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Support the development of UNODC technical assistance activities to the national partners in (a) the assessment of the HIV and AIDS situation in the areas identified above (b) the development of effective prevention and care strategies and (c) reviewing and adapting national HIV/AIDS policy and implementation plans and linking them to relevant policies, strategies and plans;
• Act as a key resource person and, as such, contribute to the development of national capacity building strategies to enhance policy and programmatic development, coordination, sound monitoring and evaluation with regard to the HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support in the UNODC key areas; Support, organize and participate in advocacy meetings, round-tables, training workshops and other meetings related to specific HIV/AIDS issues;
• Facilitate the establishment of Technical Working Groups for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support for people who use drugs, and people living and working in prisons, involving all relevant stakeholders at the country level;
• Support and participate in, when necessary, meetings and initiatives pertaining to technical working groups, inter-agency task forces, UN joint teams on AIDS, Common Country Analysis (CCA), United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) and other relevant fora;
• Review, analyze and evaluate technical reports and other relevant materials on the state of prevention and care of HIV and AIDS in the key areas and facilitate dissemination of good practices;
• Review and participate in the drafting of regional and country programmes, project documents and grant proposals, including for the Global Fund and the World Bank, and contribute to the determination of their feasibility in the context of HIV/AIDS among people who use drugs, particularly people wo inject drugs and in prison settings;
• Review, research and compile material for the preparation of technical reports and other documents, such as reports to Headquarters, legislative bodies, National Government and donors;
• Manage UNODC HIV programme, coordinating activities related to budget and funding including programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, and preparation of related documents/reports;
• Assist with the recruitment and guidance of national staff members, consultants and interns;
• 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 may be required.

The Research Fellow (IMPACT Facilitator) will support the delivery of a number of change projects delivered across the UK known as ‘Facilitator’ projects. They will be part of the UK Centre for implementing evidence in adult social care - Improving Adult Social Care Together (IMPACT) working closely with Professor Karen Watchman and Dr Kathryn Mackay, co-leads (job share) of the Facilitator delivery model. UK Facilitator projects take a ‘bottom-up’ approach to supporting the implementation of knowledge of social care. This new Research Fellow (IMPACT Facilitator) role will work alongside Delivery Leads to provide remote support to local projects. They will regularly liaise with IMPACT staff responsible for gathering local evidence and evaluation, embedding of project outcomes and with the central IMPACT team located at the University of Birmingham.

IMPACT has been funded by the ESRC and the Health Foundation to improve social care outcomes by implementing evidence-based practice in the sector across all four UK nations. You will be joining IMPACT during its implementation phase and will join a diverse and creative staff group within Scotland and across the UK. IMPACT draws on knowledge gained from different types of research, the lived experience of people using services and their carers, and the practice knowledge of social care staff. Its aims are to enable practical improvements on the ground, and make a crucial contribution to longer-term cultural change, by:

• Supporting more widespread use of evidence in adult social care, leading to better care practices, systems and outcomes for people who use services, their families and communities
• Building capacity and skills in the adult social care workforce to work with evidence of different kinds to innovate, improve care and deliver better outcomes
• Facilitating sustainable and productive relationships between the full range of adult social care stakeholders to co-create positive change/innovations and improve outcomes for people using adult social care and their families
• Improving understanding of the factors which help and hinder the implementation of evidence in practice, and using this to overcome longstanding barriers to positive change

IMPACT is led from the University of Birmingham with multiple partners across the UK. Stirling is the lead Scottish Higher Education partner. The role is located in Stirling alongside Facilitator UK Delivery Leads Professor Karen Watchman and Dr Kathryn Mackay. The role holder will report to Professor Karen Watchman.

Information about the Facilitator, and other, IMPACT models can be found at https://impact.bham.ac.uk/our-projects/facilitators/ Each project runs for 12 months until December 2027.

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Karen Watchman, karen [dot] watchman [at] stir [dot] ac [dot] uk (karen[dot]watchman[at]stir[dot]ac[dot]uk)

Job description

We would like to appoint a Research Assistant to help us in the final stages of three separate qualitative studies focusing on treatment for substance use disorder. The person appointed with be based in the Addictions Department at King’s College London (KCL) and will report to Jo Neale (Professor of Addictions Qualitative Research).

The role will involve close working with other team members, including quantitative researchers, people with living and lived experience of opioid use disorder, and clinicians. Data collection for all three studies is now complete and analyses and write up are underway with some journal articles already published. We would like to increase the volume and speed of our writing over the next 12 months, so are looking to appoint someone to assist with literature reviewing, coding of qualitative data, qualitative data analyses, and dissemination. This will include helping with the preparation of manuscripts for publication and writing plain language summaries as well as other research-related administrative tasks. In addition, the person appointed will assist with grant writing for future qualitative studies.

The Addictions Department at King’s College is a leading European research centre for addiction research and represents a network of clinicians, researchers and clinical teachers who have a shared commitment to excellence in prevention and treatment work, and to supporting and strengthening national and international endeavours in this field. Over the last 30 years, the Department has developed a body of research evidence that has informed the development of new treatment services for alcohol, smoking, and drug problems in the UK.

The successful candidate will be based in our offices in London, but some remote working will also be possible.

This post will be offered on a full-time, fixed term contract for 12 months.

The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) at UNSW Sydney is now hiring an Associate Professor, Indigenous Research Lead.

Why this role matters:

This position will provide leadership for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research and engagement within the National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC). The incumbent will work closely with the NDARC Office of Director (including Centre Director, Research Director and Deputy Directors) to oversee and develop a program of work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities aimed at reducing the harms from alcohol and other drug use.

This role will be able to build a team – initial recruitment of up to two Research Fellows and two HDR scholarships.

Who you are:

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Experience in the Drug and Alcohol sector is preferred
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Significant track record of positive engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Significant track record in research leadership with outcomes of high quality and high international impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence and deliver research leadership.
• Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership skills in research, including research training and supervision, in an inclusive and respectful manner.
• Demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding contribution to research and scholarship.
• Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnerships with the profession and industry.

This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

Description

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan invites applications for an ISR tenure-track/tenured Research Assistant/Associate Professor position in the Social Environment and Health Program in ISR’s Survey Research Center (SRC).

Job Summary

SRC is a unique, world-renowned social science research center that conducts investigator-initiated, survey-based research on theoretical and applied problems of both social and scientific importance. The Social Environment and Health Program within SRC examines social inequalities in health, including the role of climate change, physical and built environments, structural racism, and the molecular pathways linking neighborhood context to infectious disease, disability, and healthy aging (please see our website: (https://seh.isr.umich.edu/).

For this position, we are interested in innovative, interdisciplinary scholars whose work considers inequities within and across social, economic, environmental, and political contexts. We will consider a broad range of areas of specialization, including but not limited to environmental and climate justice; aging; disability; geographic and built environment disparities; racial residential, educational, or occupational segregation; structural racism; infectious disease; and their intersections. We are especially interested in scholars using novel data sources as well as other innovative methods to capture new dimensions of the socio-environmental context.

SRC fosters scholarship in an increasingly diverse and global society by promoting equity and justice for all individuals. We actively work to eliminate barriers and obstacles created by institutional discrimination. Ideal candidates will engender a climate that values diversity in all of its forms by contributing to the diversity and excellence of our current faculty through their research, teaching, mentorship, and service. The Center is committed to mentoring early career faculty to succeed in its multidisciplinary and highly entrepreneurial environment.

The successful applicant will collaborate with an existing team of social scientists and social, environmental, and infectious disease epidemiologists in the Social Environment and Health Program.  The successful candidate is expected to establish an independent, externally-funded research program. Applicants must have a doctoral degree.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A PhD in the social or behavioral science fields, including public health, epidemiology, gerontology, health services research, population health or related field, and at least 1-2 years of postdoctoral experience;
• Strong record of scholarship as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications;
• Experience securing externally funded research (e.g. pilot projects, small grants [NIH R03/R21], career development awards [NIH K99/R00, K01]);
• Strong written and oral communication skills; and
• A demonstrated commitment to activities in support of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Job Duties:

• Oversee the management, development and promotion of credentialing services with countries and promote GCCC concept.
• Maintain the standards of GCCC credentialing.
• Measure the quality and effectiveness of program implementation.
• Inter-organization and intra-organization Liaison.
• Manage and direct the GCCC project, including managing the project budget, its activities and personnel, and providing expert technical oversight and quality assurance of all aspects of the project.
• Administrative functions.

Education and Work Experience:

• A Master's Degree in the Field of Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Developmental Studies, Medicine, International Affairs, Social Sciences or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working in regulatory board, credentialing body, or entity related to credentialing, 2 years of which is at supervisory position and at least 2 years at management level.
• Experience in development and delivery of education/training related to health care and Substance Use Disorders.

Or

• A Bachelor's Degree in the Field of Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Developmental Studies, Medicine, International Affairs, Social Sciences or related fields.

With

• Minimum of 10 years experience working in regulatory board, credentialing body, or entity related to credentialing, 2 years of which is at supervisory position and at least 2 years at management level.
• Experience in development and delivery of education/training related to health care and Substance Use Disorders.

For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations language is an advantage.

To Apply:

Applications (CV and Cover Letter, which clearly mention the title) should be sent via email on or before Jan 31, 2024, to the Associate Director for Operations, Dianna Fusco Motel, at moteld [at] icuddr [dot] org

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Supporting alcohol control among Member States.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall supervision and guidance of Coordinator, Department of Healthier Populations and Noncommunicable Diseases (HPN) and the direct supervision of Regional Advisor- MHS, the incumbent is expected to:

1. Analyze the epidemiological aspects of alcohol use in SEAR Member States preparation of report that include age and sex disaggregated data on prevalence of use and trends, per-capital consumption and alcohol related harm.
2. Support preparing alcohol country context reports for 11 Member States.
3. Support to collecting data on alcohol taxation in Member States.
4.  Support data collection for updating the SEAR publication “Alcohol Policy in the WHO South-East Asia Region: A Report”, in 2018.
5. Document successful community level alcohol control interventions in countries of the Region.
6. Support implementation of SAFER project in Nepal.
7. Any other technical work on mental health and substance abuse required by the MHS Unit.
8. Undertake any other activities as required.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The WHO Mental Health Department's mission is to promote mental health, and human rights for all across the lifespan; to prevent the harmful use of alcohol and other substances, to prevent mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) disorders; and to reduce the mortality, morbidity and disability for persons with MNS disorders and associated psychosocial, cognitive and intellectual disabilities.

Objectives:

• To promote care, recovery and the human rights of people with mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) disorders and associated disabilities,
• To increase access to affordable, good-quality services and supports for people with MNS disorders and associated disabilities, their families and communities within the context of UHC and across the life course,
• To include care for people with MNS disorders and associated disabilities in emergency responses for immediate relief and to build back better,
• To prevent suicide, MNS disorders, harm due to alcohol and other substances, and addictive behaviours, across the life course.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

In the area of brain health:

• Provide technical input to the work program.
• Participate, as requested, in in-country activities concerning promotion, prevention, care, management, data and research. 
• Provide technical input in the development, testing and/or dissemination of WHO and inter-agency normative guidance and tools.
• Support WHO senior staff in the implementation of relevant public health programmes with Member States, UN agencies and Non-State Actors and support WHO's efforts to advocate for the area.
• Conduct research and promote the implementation of a research agenda.
• Collect and analyze data on MNS conditions and their consequences, and on promotion, prevention and care, and prepare and disseminate data-based information.
• Participate in the capacity building.
• Exchange information with counterparts in technical departments at HQ and in Regional and Country Offices, and with donor and development partners (UN and bilateral) on the implementation of relevant policies and strategies. 
• Support, if requested, WHO's response to mental health in emergencies.
• Contribute to the monitoring of work plans and budgets including resource mobilization for the work programme and follow-up on the implementation of planned activities. 
• Review and follow up on contractual engagements with partners and institutions. Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Specific duties (Two or three Specific duties could be added if required for the specific assignment in a specific region or area of work)
• Provide technical assistance for the development of normative tools for brain health and neurological disorders across the life course. 
• Provide support to countries in the implementation of global action plans on epilepsy and other neurological disorders. 
• Provide support to countries in the implementation of the global action plan on public health response to dementia.

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

As an Program Support Assistant, you will use your knowledge of and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by:

1. Develops work plans, formulates recommendations for modifications of procedures, and develops oral/written presentation of findings and recommendations.
2. Coordinates administrative tasks associated with maintaining and supporting the work performed within the organization.
3. Prepares supportive documentation of programs' operating needs and ensures compliance with required directives.
4. Evaluates effectiveness of organizational structure as related to respective administrative/clerical program goals and objectives.

CADCA is the nation’s leading substance misuse prevention organization. Representing more than 5,000 community coalitions across the country and internationally, our mission is to strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create and maintain safe, healthy, and drug-free communities globally.

Position Summary:

CADCA is seeking a dedicated Youth Tobacco Prevention Program Manager, with a passion for cultivating youth leadership and advocacy within commercial tobacco prevention. This role is integral to the growth and success of CADCA's youth-focused initiatives, especially the "Take Back Your 10" (TB10) program, designed to empower young leaders to confront the challenges posed by commercial tobacco and its industry.

Specific Duties:

• Pioneer the development and refinement of CADCA’s youth commercial tobacco prevention advocacy programs, which equips youth with the skills and knowledge needed to be effective advocates against commercial tobacco.
• Foster an environment that encourages youth leadership and active participation in the development and implementation of youth tobacco-prevention program goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the management of grants and cooperative agreements, including developing and implementing work plans, budgets, and progress reports.
• Lead the management and growth of the TB10 program in Maryland, including organizing advocacy-focused summits and meetings for TB10 youth members, supporting, and mentoring the TB10 youth advisory council, and collaborating with youth leaders to enhance the TB10 brand and its outreach.
• Work with subject matter experts and youth and adult trainers to offer training and technical assistance to youth and adult tobacco prevention advocates, volunteers, partners, and staff.

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs on society. We partner with public, private and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to improve the health and safety of people living in Canada. An NGO with a national focus, CCSA envisions a healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use.

CCSA acknowledges that First Nations, Métis and Inuit people are the holders of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge. We respect the power of the Indigenous ways of knowing and of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge and commit to learning about and incorporating this knowledge into our work with proper guidance. 

Reporting to the Director, Policy, or their designate, the Policy Analyst is responsible for supporting the development of evidence-informed policy and practices. The Policy Analyst supports CCSA’s mandate by monitoring and analyzing public policy and providing best advice in public policy and practice related to substance use. 

Responsibilities

• Conducts interprovincial and interjurisdictional legislative analyses and develops recommendations to inform and promote evidence-informed policy and practice related to substance use 
• Understands evidence-based research and its application to policy development
• Applies an understanding of government, partner and organizational relationships and applies political acuity to support policy development
• Writes and edits documents for presentations and publications as assigned 
• Conducts policy analyses on specific aspects of substance use, problematic substance use and addiction relevant to the organization’s strategic directions and priorities
• Identifies and coordinates opportunities for CCSA to lead or contribute to evidence-informed policy related to substance use 
• Presents policy analyses and recommendations to senior leadership
• Represents CCSA and works with external collaborators at policy tables and working groups 
• Works in close collaboration with CCSA’s Public Affairs and Communications division to ensure integrated messaging and support for all policy initiatives and to support effective government relations
• Closely collaborates with CCSA’s Knowledge Mobilization division to support the impact of CCSA’s knowledge products and partnership initiatives in enabling evidence-informed policy
• Works closely with CCSA’s Research division to synthesize the policy implications of CCSA’s research initiatives
• Works in close collaboration with in-house evaluation and to conduct impact analyses of new research directions vis-à-vis existing policies in the substance use and addiction field
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Our new Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is recruiting several tenure-track or tenured faculty members at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. We are interested in PhD, MD, or MD/PhD candidates whose research interests focus on translational neuroscience of addiction, with research strengths in one of the following: (1) computational psychiatry, (2) experimental therapeutics (encompassing behavioral, biosocial, pharmacologic, brain stimulation, or other therapeutic avenues), and (3) pain, with an emphasis on non-addictive therapeutics.

The candidates’ research program will be in line with the mission of the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine, which is dedicated to transforming addiction research, prevention, treatment, and education across the State of Maryland. The faculty will be immersed in a highly collaborative environment with dynamic and productive research programs, state-of-the-art equipment, and outstanding core facilities. The new hires will have an appointment in a basic or clinical department at the University of Maryland School of Medicine but housed in and affiliated with the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine. We offer highly competitive salary and recruitment packages. All institute faculty are members of the University of Maryland - Medicine Institute for Neuroscience Discovery (UM-MIND) and the interdisciplinary PhD Program in Neuroscience.

Expected rank for this position will be Assistant Professor or higher, however, final rank and tenure status will be commensurate with selected candidate’s experience.

 Candidates should submit, as a single PDF: cover letter; curriculum vitae; brief statement of research interests and vision; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement; and contact information for three references. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. 

UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. We encourage applications from a broad range of applicants with backgrounds and life experiences that are underrepresented in biomedical research, including but not limited to underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities and persons from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Qualifications

We are interested in PhD, MD, or MD/PhD candidates whose research interests focus on translational neuroscience of addiction, with research strengths in one of the following: (1) computational psychiatry, (2) experimental therapeutics (encompassing behavioral, biosocial, pharmacologic, brain stimulation, or other therapeutic avenues), and (3) pain, with an emphasis on non-addictive therapeutics.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant (pre-doctoral level) to join an experienced research team in the Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University. The team is led by Professor Amy O’Donnell and focused on optimising global health and social care systems to better support people with multiple long-term conditions, specifically co-occurring substance use, mental and physical ill-health.

The role will involve working across two projects: the NIHR ADEPT study which aims to develop a digital intervention to support the care of people with co-occuring heavy drinking and depression, and the North East and North Cumbria Applied Research Collaboration Sunderland PLUS Study – to develop interventions to support the unmet health needs of people in Sunderland who are struggling with alcohol and/or other drugs. The role will also involve significant patient and public involvement and engagement. As well as providing support across the full range of research tasks.

This is a full time fixed term post for 12 months.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Professor Amy O’Donnell amy [dot] odonnell [at] newcastle [dot] ac [dot] uk