{"id":39988,"date":"2024-04-10T12:26:44","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T12:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bmjgh\/?p=39988"},"modified":"2024-04-10T12:26:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T12:26:44","slug":"bmj-gh-editor-in-chief-vacancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/bmjgh\/2024\/04\/10\/bmj-gh-editor-in-chief-vacancy\/","title":{"rendered":"BMJ GH Editor-in-Chief Vacancy"},"content":{"rendered":"

BMJ is looking for an ambitious and dynamic Editor-in-Chief to lead <\/span>BMJ Global Health<\/span><\/i><\/a>, <\/span><\/i>one of the world\u2019s foremost journals in global health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The candidate should be an active researcher in a relevant field. Specialists in any field of global health are welcome to apply. The Editor-in-Chief will act as an ambassador for the journal and a champion for global health, upholding ethical standards and editorial policies, as well as actively promoting and developing the journal. They will be able to utilise their extensive international network of contacts to target areas of growth in global health research and introduce new types of content or emerging subject areas to the journal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Applicants should have a PhD (or similar qualification) and should be able to demonstrate their status and impact in the field. The ideal candidate(s) will have editorial experience handling manuscripts, critical appraisal skills, a commitment to academic excellence, and strong leadership and interpersonal qualities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We welcome joint applications and applications from anywhere in the world. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to assemble a senior team of deputy\/associate editors to ensure the journal can cover the breadth of global health issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is <\/span>a<\/span>n independent contractor position and the proposed term of office is five years. The Editor has responsibility for implementing the editorial strategy and accountability for the content of the journal, with support from their appointed editorial team and BMJ. Editorial training and technical support will be provided, together with strategic guidance. An annual honorarium and other benefits are provided, as well as experienced editorial office support. The time commitment is estimated at the equivalent of two days per week, but will depend on the structure and size of the editorial team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Main responsibilities<\/b>
\n<\/span>The Editor-in-Chief will be responsible for all content published in the journal, and will:<\/span><\/p>\n