Deputy Editor, The Lancet Global Health - Cape Town at Relx

Responsibilities 

• Deputise for the Editor-in-Chief in his/her absence
• Assist the Editor-in-Chief with decisions on which new submissions should be considered for publication
• Identify experts to act as peer reviewers on selected submissions
• Commission and handle special project content as necessary
• Develop and maintain links with the global health community to solicit high-quality research and thought leadership for the journal
• Attend conferences and other events, to represent the journal, to identify suitable topics and authors, and to keep up-to-date with current developments in global health

Requirements

• Higher degree in a relevant discipline (eg, public health, biomedical science)
• Research experience in a relevant field or experience in the wider development community
• Substantial editorial experience, at Senior Editor level, with a good understanding of all aspects of the journal publishing process
• First-class critical analysis skills
• A genuine commitment to equity in health and health-care
• An unfailingly can-do attitude