Editor-in-Chief, The Lancet Regional Health - Africa
Do you enjoy using science to drive change in the world?
Would you like to develop and launch an online-only gold open access journal for The Lancet.
About our Team
The Lancet Regional Health -Africa will be the latest addition to The Lancet’s suite of open access general medical journals focusing on publishing high quality, evidence-based research focused on six regions of the world. The team will handle high quality research, reviews, and commentaries with the goal to improve health outcomes by advancing the research agenda, advocating for equal access to quality healthcare for all, and fostering the advancement of clinical practice and health policy. They will build solid relationships with research communities to ensure we offer, exciting, interesting and thought-provoking content.
About the Role
As an in-house Editor-in-Chief, you will oversee the creation and publication of original material for our journal. You will take ownership of submissions and oversee quality peer review to ensure we publish high-quality content. You will build global relationships with experts in the community to attract and disseminate practice-changing work from the field.
At the Lancet we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. In our pursuit of excellence, we recognise the strength in varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the diversity of our editorial team, we encourage applications from individuals who bring unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to the role.
Responsibilities
Developing and launching an online-only gold open access journal
Managing the day-to-day editorial handling of papers and peer-review and drive the editorial strategy of The Lancet Regional Health - Africa
Direct line management of one Senior Editor
Developing and maintaining relationships with the regional health community to attract high-quality research for the journal
Attending conferences and events to represent the journal, keeping up to date with current developments in regional health and identifying potential topics of interest
Writing editorials and other content for the journal as required
Helping develop new initiatives for future development of the journal
Participate in projects across The Lancet Group and, on occasion, with Elsevier and RELX
Requirements
A Medical Degree in a relevant discipline or a PhD in a related subject field with postdoctoral research experience
Extensive editorial experience, at Editor or other senior level, with a good understanding of all aspects of the editorial process, journal production, and of running an editorial team
Be able to demonstrate thorough knowledge of biological and medical sciences, and broader social issues pertaining to regional health
The ability to engage, influence and build relationships with external stakeholders, including medical and research professionals, a range of internal teams, and members of the media
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently to demanding press deadlines
Excellent command of the English language and the ability to write in an engaging and interesting manner
Proficient with IT systems including MS Office
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working for you
We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Medical Aid
- Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
- Study Leave
Working Pattern
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
