Vacancy: EDCTP Director of South-South Cooperation and Head of Africa Office (South Africa)

The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) aims to develop new or improved clinical tools against HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis by integrating European programmes and work in partnership with sub-Saharan African countries. This is done by funding clinical trials and supporting capacity to conduct clinical trials in sub-Saharan Africa.

EDCTP is seeking candidates for the position of Director of South-South Cooperation and Head of Africa Office

The Director will:

• Assist and deputise for the Executive Director
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the EDCTP Africa Office in Cape Town, South Africa
• Coordinate the African response and inspiring African co-ownership
• Provide African leadership and stewardship of the EDCTP programme.

The Director of South-South Cooperation and Head of Africa Office will be answerable to the Executive Director and work closely with the EDCTP High Representative. The candidate is required to have among others qualifications in medicine, public health or biological sciences at PhD level or equivalent, and at least ten years experience in institutional management.

Conditions of appointment:
A term of office initially for a one-year period with an option for renewal.
Attractive international salary based on qualification and experience.
Position will be based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2009

For further details, please visit the vacancy page.