Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the full-time post of Senior Lecturer/Lecturer, Qualitative Research Methods at the George Alleyne Chronic Disease Research Centre (GA-CDRC), University of the West Indies, Barbados:
 
Applicants should possess a PhD in a relevant Health Science discipline (e.g. Public Health, Epidemiology,) including a strong qualitative component.  Significant post-doctoral qualitative research experience and a strong publication record are desirable.
 
The successful applicant will be expected to play a key role in enhancing translational research programmes at the GA-CDRC to complement the well-developed disease surveillance programme.
 

Overview of Position

 The University of the West Indies (UWI) St. Augustine Campus Libraries seeks an energetic, service-oriented and progressive professional to serve as the Head, Medical Sciences Library (MSL).  The incumbent serves as a member of the Senior Management Team of the St. Augustine Campus Libraries, and the Executive Committee of the Faculty Medical Sciences (FMS). Working with the Campus Librarian and the Dean, FMS, the incumbent establishes strategic goals and objectives, determines enterprise wide activities and collaborations, interprets and initiates policy, and is responsible for the overall development of the MSL. This leadership position provides unique opportunities for a creative individual to help bring innovation from concept to practice. 

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a senior leadership role in a library or related institution. Experience obtained in a health sciences environment is preferred, but academic or special library experience will also be considered.