Purpose

Zimbabwe has a fragile health system and experiences both natural and man-made disasters including disease outbreaks and extreme weather phenomena that severely disrupt the delivery of essential health services. The National Health Strategy also identifies key issues affecting adolescents and youth’s health and well-being which include a high Adolescent Birth Rate (ABR) of 108 live births per 1000 women aged 15-19 years against a national target of 100 by 2022, and a regional average of 101 live births per 1000 women aged 15-19, high rates of adolescent pregnancies, maternal morbidity and mortality, early marriage, sexual and gender-based violence, new STIs/ HIV infections, high unmet need for family planning, drug, and substance use, and poor mental health. For adolescents, especially girls, these negative outcomes also result in school dropouts, thus preventing them from realizing their potential in life and productively contributing to national development.

Background and Justification

The World Health Organization (WHO) released SRH self-care guidelines in 2019 and Zimbabwe has not yet adapted and contextualised these. The concept of SRH self-care focuses on self-awareness, self-testing, and self-management. Evidence has shown that in resource-constrained settings with limited or disrupted adolescent and youth service coverage and access, SRH self-care plays a critical role in improving access to critical SRHR services. In a policy-restrictive environment, Self-care is a game changer in terms of adolescents' and young people’s access to and utilization of friendly services and can be a means to reduce health system costs by shifting tasks to users and caregivers and by shifting care outside of formal healthcare facilities.   In Zimbabwe, Self-care will also build upon existing movements and paradigm shifts, such as community-led response initiatives, which are powerful strategies currently supporting health systems. Against this background, we plan to develop the self-care guidelines in Zimbabwe in line with the latest WHO recommendations.

Purpose

• To develop guidelines on Self -Care interventions for SRHR in Zimbabwe in line with the latest WHO recommendations

Tasks

The consultant under the guidance of WHO technical staff will support and/or undertake the following tasks:

1. Conduct an inception meeting with the TWG for adolescents.
2. Develop national guidelines for self-care interventions for SRHR.
3. Conduct a stakeholders’ meeting involving representatives of professional associations, NGOs, Adolescents and other partners working in SRHR to present the draft national guidelines on Self-care.
4. Incorporate comments for finalization
5. Conduct a validation meeting

Key Deliverables

Deliverable will be in line with the task/TOR and will include.

1. Output 1: Inception meeting report
2. Output 2: Draft national guidelines for self-care interventions for SRHR
3. Output 3: Stakeholder dissemination meeting report.
4. Output 4: Validation meeting with key technical persons
5. Output 5:  Final draft report

Contract Duration

6 weeks

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic Substance Use & Recovery Nurse to join our healthcare teams within NHS Forth Valley prisons.

The ability to demonstrate high quality, person–centred care and good team working is essential. Keenness towards developing practice with appropriate and satisfactory clinical and interpersonal skills is necessary.

You will require being a first level registered nurse and evidence ongoing personal development within Substance Use and Recovery.

This is a nurse led service in consultation with the Clinical Lead for NHS Forth Valley Prison Healthcare and visiting Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.  More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Shift Pattern is Monday - Friday

Informal enquires to Ailsa Russell on Ailsa [dot] russell [at] nhs [dot] scot (Ailsa[dot]russell[at]nhs[dot]scot) or Natalie Paton on Natalie [dot] paton [at] nhs [dot] scot

The Post

This prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at the ISMH, University of Stirling offers an exciting opportunity for an outstanding researcher to join a world-leading Institute carrying out high profile public health research on alcohol, vaping and approaches to addressing the commercial determinants of health (CDOH). Please note:

• Remote working is negotiable
• We welcome part-time or full-time applicants
• We may appoint to a longer contract depending on candidate/allocated project
• More than one appointment may be made
• Start date is negotiable

In your cover letter, please indicate your level of interest and directly relevant knowledge, experience or transferable skills in the example project topics/tasks provided in the description of duties.

Description of Duties

The successful Hastings Fellow(s) will be matched to selected studies including from the following list, according to their interests and skillset, subject to discussion with appointable candidates at interview.

Alcohol:

1. Qualitative exploration of the impact of increases in alcohol prices on members of the public including those living in deprivation or with alcohol dependence
2. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of market/industry responses to alcohol price interventions using business to business publications and data
3. Advertising content analysis and/or retail store observations to examine the marketing of zero/low alcohol products
4. Quantitative analysis of how alcohol marketing affects the attitudes and alcohol consumption of adults in the UK
5. Analysis and write-up of qualitative data on alcohol licensing systems

(Other) Commercial determinants of health:

1. Analysis of primary qualitative data and development of novel frameworks for the management of commercial interactions/conflicts of interest in public health and related research
2. Qualitative exploration and strategic analysis of how CDOH are understood and handled by public health professionals

Tobacco/Nicotine:

1. Exploring youth and adult experiences of the accessibility of e-cigarettes and related policy options
2. Co-ordinating research to examine the effects of vaping in pregnancy

We expect other opportunities to arise throughout the fellowship. The successful Fellow(s) will have the opportunity to lead or co-author peer-reviewed papers from all studies on which they are actively involved. The fellowship is intended to provide an intensive working and learning experience in a dynamic and supportive research environment, and to accelerate the successful candidate’s research career through expansion of networks, skills, knowledge and experience. Other areas they could get involved in include supporting work with the World Health Organization on alcohol policy research and capacity building with low- and middle-income countries, assisting with a smoke-free homes international network (SHINE), or researching experiences of Long Covid and the health of people who live and work in prisons.

An outstanding researcher is sought who is enthusiastic, meticulous and hard-working, and who is comfortable and capable of working across several projects, taking on new topics and challenges within a supportive and friendly team. The Fellow will develop their existing skills base in either/both quantitative and qualitative methods including documentary analysis as needed on specific projects; and further build their public health knowledge and experience of study management. Depending on the project allocation, duties may involve:

• Primary data collection and analysis (interview, focus group or observational data, surveys)
• Secondary analysis (coding documentation or marketing material using established or novel frameworks; content analysis)
• Gaining appropriate ethical approvals
• Monitoring/supporting study recruitment and data collection activity
• Writing-up/presenting findings including leadership of academic papers, conference presentations, and working proactively with policymakers, NGOs, research funders and other stakeholders.

The Service 

Adults Care and Support is a business area within the Directorate of Adult Social Care. The primary purpose of ASC is to deliver its statutory duties as directed by legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, and Mental Capacity Act 2005. Through delivery of these duties' residents who have or are likely to develop Care and Support needs will be supported to 'live the lives, they want to lead'.

The role

There are exciting changes within substance misuse recovery services.  We are expanding our provision to improve capacity and quality which this post will be part of and co-located with new mental health practitioner posts, in a multi-disciplinary team based within the Recovery Hub in Southsea.  This team will directly support those individuals or families accessing the Recovery Hub with multiple needs, as well as working alongside the Recovery Workers, providing advice and guidance.

One of two qualified Social Workers you will assess the needs of adults with problematic substance use and their Carers, to then identify creative ways to meet their assessed outcomes under the Care Act 2014.    The role includes outcome led interventions, using a strength-based approach to support people to live their lives. You will be able to work collaboratively with others, maintaining a strength based and aspirational approach to achieve the outcomes the person wants.  You will be assessing clients need and agreeing a person-centred support plan, completing reviews of assessments and support plans as required.  You will be supporting people with all their health and social care needs, supporting both crisis management and mental capacity when required.  In addition, you will chair, or support other staff to chair meetings.  There ill be the opportunity to support unqualified staff and you will act as a key resource for the social care needs of the wider team caseload.

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with a range of experience who can support us on our improvement journey. You will need to be able operate with a level of autonomy and authority using a wide range of evidence-based social work interventions and tools. You will consistently demonstrate a high level of competence and confidence in the full range of social work tasks, particularly in relation to Adult Safeguarding, adults with complex care and support needs, mental capacity assessments, DoLS and partnership working.

You will work with adults in need of care & support and their carer's, identifying the needs the service user prioritises and creating an assessment of their needs and a support plan based on this. 

In return we can offer you a supportive team, where you are encouraged to develop learning and development opportunities and involvement in the social work groups that support practice development.

The EMCDDA is one of the European Union’s decentralised agencies. Established in 1993 and based in Lisbon, it is the central source of comprehensive information on drugs and drug addiction in Europe. On 2 July 2024, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) will become the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA). The EMCDDA is an equal opportunities employer and accepts applications without distinction on the grounds of age, race, political, philosophical or religious conviction, gender or sexual orientation and regardless of disabilities, marital status or family situation. For further information on the EMCDDA, please visit: https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/.

The position we are recruiting for is currently situated within the Executive Office (EXO) Unit, and the selected candidate will be reporting to the Head of Team Strategic planning and performance monitoring. Under the supervision of the Head of Team Strategic planning and performance monitoring, the job holder will play an important role in supporting the agency’s strategic planning and performance monitoring and reporting activities. Core tasks for this post will include defining and monitoring the implementation of new qualitative and quantitative performance measurement indicators and tools, and to use the data generated to prepare high-quality reports and analyses. The job holder will also contribute to the review and development of the related management information system and the project management framework of the agency. The post requires a combination of strong technical and analytical skills, in addition to an innovation mindset, excellent communication and writing skills, and the ability to remain effective under a heavy workload and demonstrate resistance to stress.

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

DUTIES

What you'll be doing day to day

• Maintaining ongoing tactical communication campaigns and partnership activities.
• Monitoring strategic plans to achieve public health communication and marketing goals and objectives.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders to promote and sustain programs.
• Developing, testing, and disseminating science- and audience-based substance use prevention messages and other public health products, tools, and materials.

REQUIREMENTS

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment.
• Meet time in grade restrictions by the closing date of the announcement.
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Probationary (or trial) period may be required.

The University

At Durham University we are proud of our people.  A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. 

Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally.  We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here

The Department

The Institute for Medical Humanities and Department of Sociology at Durham University seek to appoint a talented researcher and scholar to the role of Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on The Practice Site, part of the Discovery Research Platform for Medical Humanities (DRP-MH). We welcome applications from those with research interests in the broad field of the Social Sciences and we are particularly eager to hear from applicants with expertise in health inequalities in areas of socioeconomic deprivation and marginalisation, substance use and addiction, and/or the medicalisation of distress.

This post is part of an exciting expansion of medical humanities at Durham funded by the Wellcome Trust. The Discovery Research Platform for Medical Humanities (DRP-MH) at Durham University aims to empower health and wellbeing researchers from different sectors and disciplines to co-develop new and experimental approaches to tackling health challenges, including those arising at the intersections of mental health and health inequalities. The Platform will create space for experimentation and intellectual risk-taking, support networks globally, and revolutionize the research capacity of the field of Medical Humanities. It will enable large-scale collaborations with community, creative, health and voluntary sector organisations, and involve over 200,000 global academics and lived experience researchers through international partnerships with leading Universities in the USA, Sweden, the Netherlands, South Africa and China. Platform researchers come from a wide range of disciplines including Literary Studies, Psychology, Philosophy, History, Sport and Exercise Science, Education and Sociology. The DRP-MH supports the Institute’s vision to improve human health through research on hidden experience.

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Social Sciences with a particular emphasis on experiences of health and illness in marginalised and/or socioeconomically deprived communities The post holder will be responsible for designing and conducting research as part of The Practice, one of three collaborative Sites hosted by the Platform.  The Practice is a partnership with St Anthony’s Health Centre, a GP practice based in Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne.  The Practice will develop new insights into intractable questions around health inequalities, mental health, and the treatment of complex multimorbidities. The postholder will work closely with Site leads Dr. Jesse Proudfoot and Dr. Jonathan Coates (a GP at St. Anthony’s Health Centre and In-Practice Fellow at the IMH) to design and conduct new research at The Practice, facilitate new projects from other Platform team members for the site, and support collaborations with other researchers and stakeholders. Practice site activities may include but are not limited to regular participation in Site meetings, workshops and other events; collaboration in methodological innovation with interdisciplinary and cross-sector partners through a range of modalities; the design and delivery of pilot and proof-of-concept studies; and taking shared responsibility for sustaining a flourishing research culture in the Site and Platform more broadly. The post holder will also be expected and supported to collaborate with other Sites and Researchers across the Platform. Regular participation (in-person as well as virtual) at Site, Lab and Platform activities, as agreed with the Line Manager is essential.

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Health Inequalities

Applicants must demonstrate research excellence in a discipline of the social sciences with the ability to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University.  The University provides a working, research and teaching environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking an innovative leader to serve in the dual position as the Director of the trans-NIH HEAL (Helping to End Addiction Long-Term) Initiative: Native Collective Research Effort to Enhance Wellness (N CREW) Program and as Associate Director for Tribal Affairs. The position is in the Division of Epidemiology, Services and Prevention Research (DESPR) for supervision, located in Rockville, MD, and reports directly to the NIDA Director for the Associate Director component.

NIDA's mission is to lead the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug misuse and addiction. This charge has two critical components. The first is the strategic support and conduct of research across a broad range of disciplines. The second is ensuring the rapid and effective dissemination of research results to improve practice and inform policy related to drug misuse and addiction. 

The N CREW Program is NIH’s largest planned investment in Tribal and American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian (AI/AN/NH) community research to date, funded through the HEAL Initiative ($291 million over 7 years, 20 planned Other Transaction Authority (OTA) awards, and use of other mechanisms to attain Program goals). This initiative bolsters research across NIH to improve prevention and treatment for opioid misuse and addiction, and pain management, including understanding and treating pain.  The N Crew Program supports Tribes and Native American Serving Organizations (T/NASOs) to conduct locally prioritized research to address overdose, substance use, and pain, including related factors such as mental health and wellness. N CREW will have a wide-ranging impact, setting a precedent for programs across NIH.
The N CREW Program Director provides scientific leadership, policy interpretation, and direction for the highly complex, trans-NIH, public-facing N CREW Program, including planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of progress and impact.

The incumbent will articulate on behalf of NIDA and participating Institutes/Centers (ICs) the scientific priorities and also engagement strategies and policy application within this sphere. This position requires representation on the federal side by an appropriately senior official who possesses a deep and specific understanding of Tribal sovereignty, relevant policies, memoranda, and AI/AN/NH community preferences, as well as someone who has the credibility and earned trust of the community combined with a deep understanding of NIH policies and processes.

The incumbent will also serve as senior advisor to the NIDA Director as the NIDA Associate Director for Tribal Affairs. The Associate Director provides leadership and direction on all facets of AI/AN/NH drug addiction research to lead and integrate this work across NIDA as well as across NIH, including the NIH OD Tribal Health Research Office (THRO), other federal agencies, AI/AN constituent national and international organizations, AI/AN extramural researchers, T/NASOs, all of which have vested interests and strong voices in engaging with the NIH. The N CREW Director and Associate Director for Tribal Affairs dual position include inextricably intertwined and unique components and constituencies that must be integrated and aligned, increasing the complexity and impact of the position beyond standard single funding program positions in this crucial area for NIDA and NIH. 

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners.  In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

If selected, you may be subject to a two-year trial period under this appointment.

HHS AND NIH ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

The EMCDDA is one of the European Union’s decentralised agencies. Established in 1993 and based in Lisbon, it is the central source of comprehensive information on drugs and drug addiction in Europe. On 2 July 2024, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) will become the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA).

The position we are recruiting for is currently situated within the Scientific Coordination Unit, and the selected candidate will report to the Scientific Director and work closely with the scientific coordination team. The job holder will be responsible for supporting the Scientific Director in his work aimed at developing cooperation and technical activities with the scientific community and external stakeholders. This includes the preparation of technical and scientific meetings, events and conferences; preparation and implementation of contracts for scientific activities; contributing to the preparation of technical reports and other technical documents aimed at facilitating cooperation between the agency and scientists, researchers and other external stakeholders; and providing support to the various scientific processes that are required for the team to successfully fulfil its responsibilities. The job holder, with the guidance of the Scientific Director and the support of the other team members, will also be responsible for various organisational and technical tasks related to the Lisbon Addictions Conference, including assisting with the development of the scientific programme. The job holder will also contribute to the implementation of the new mandate of EUDA related to research coordination and advice on research gaps and needs.

The Mental Health and Addiction Research Group within the Department of Health Sciences is looking to appoint a Research Associate with experience in quantitative or mixed methods research, and an interest and relevant experience in research on tobacco and/or mental health.

You will be part of the NIHR-funded SCIMITAR-South Asia (SA) Global Health Research Programme, which aims to implement and evaluate a behavioural intervention (SCIMITAR-SA) for tobacco cessation in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. The SCIMITAR-SA intervention is targeted at individuals with serious mental illnesses and aims to reduce the risk of multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) in these populations by reducing tobacco use. You will work with the chief investigator, Professor Simon Gilbody, and the deputy lead, Faraz Siddiqui as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. The role will be line managed by Faraz Siddiqui.

You will have knowledge and experience in the conduct of multicentre (and preferably, multi-country) trials, and hold a PhD or equivalent experience in applied health research or a related discipline. You will work with the SCIMITAR-SA research team across the adaptation, implementation, and evaluation work packages. You will support the adaptation of the existing SCIMITAR-SA materials, design and delivery of the feasibility and effectiveness trials, and contribute to programme reports and academic outputs. The post will be based at the University of York, and there will be opportunities to travel internationally for purposes of trial monitoring & coordination, and dissemination.

The University of York offers flexible working patterns and several family-friendly initiatives. As a Department we are proud to foster a supportive culture that helps staff and students contribute fully, flourish and excel, to reach their full potential. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion as well as the values of the Athena SWAN Charter in all our Departmental activities. 

Role

The successful applicant will:

• Support the adaptation of SCIMITAR-SA materials for delivery in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan
• Contribute to the development of study protocols and supporting documents for the SCIMITAR-SA trials
• Coordinate with the ethics and other regulatory bodies in York and in partner countries and institutions
• Oversee trial monitoring and coordination, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of the SCIMITAR-SA trial
• Contribute to programme meetings and the development of internal and external reports
• Contribute to the production of research outputs, including journal articles, conference/meeting presentations, and annual reports to the funder.

The Research Specialist I will be responsible for assisting with studies as detailed below. The Research Specialist I may collaborate with other members of the research team, faculty, and staff of the Behavioral Health Equity Program, but will also be expected to take initiative and work well independently. Due to the time- or deadline-sensitive nature of many projects, the pace of work may be demanding at times. Other projects are long-term and require constant attention to prioritization.

This is a mentored position that offers valuable research experience in clinical psychology, health disparities, and public mental health research. It is an ideal position for people looking to apply to graduate or medical school. As a mentored position, the successful candidate will enjoy faculty and departmental support preparing graduate school applications and have the opportunity to strengthen those applications through co-authorships and conference presentations of scholarly research.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with Dr. Abby Batchelder across one or two clinical trials. The Research Specialist I will also be responsible for various administrative tasks in the Behavioral Health Equity Program. These may include corresponding with the IRB and study sponsors, ordering office supplies, managing office space, coordinating meetings, coordinating updates to the teams website, and handling PIs expenses.

Ideal applicants will demonstrate, preferably through prior research experience, a strong interest in pursuing clinical psychology, social work, public health/epidemiology, medical, or related research. Applicants with an interest in HIV, mental health interventions, substance use, health psychology, public health, and health disparities are strongly encouraged to apply. The applicant should be comfortable working with diverse issues related to sexuality, chronic illness, gender, substance use, and mental health.

This position will take place in a hybrid setting the Research Specialist I will be expected to work in person up to 80% of the time (4/5 days a week). Ideal applicants will be comfortable working in both remote and in-person environments.

The Research Specialist I will also be responsible for study recruitment and enrollment. This will consist of traveling to recruitment sites in the community, meeting with potential study participants to share information about the studies and conduct screening and enrollment procedures.

The Research Specialist I will be responsible for study regulatory tasks. They will create, submit, and maintain ethics applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and materials for a variety of domestic and international ethics committees. They will also adhere strictly to all Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines and confidentiality requirements, and monitor and evaluate protocol compliance.

Data analysis and data entry: Responsible for organizing, cleaning, and preparing data and data collection systems. The Research Specialist I will also perform data entry and quality control procedures. Additionally, the Research Specialist I will participate in qualitative data analysis using NVivo or Dedoose and quantitative data analysis using SPSS.

Responsible for study-related administrative tasks: Ordering office supplies, managing office space, coordinating meetings, coordinating updates to the study team website, handling Principal Investigator's expenses.

Assist the Principal Investigator with compiling grant application support documents, including biographical sketches, CVs, and Letters of Support. The Research Specialist I may also help edit and format administrative components of grant applications.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objectives of the Programme on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders (MNS) in EMRO are to guide Member States in the development, adaptation and implementation of evidence-informed policies, plans, legislations and interventions aimed at the promotion of mental health and prevention of mental, neurological and substance use disorders, delivery of services based on best practices and standards of care and promoting recovery, and observance of human rights in an inter and multi-sectoral milieu.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Assess the current regional situation of substance use and substance use disorders and develop a strategic approach to assist Member States in prevention and treatment for substance use disorders in line with the regional framework to strengthen public health action on the problem of substance use. Enhance the capacities of Member States to develop and implement-evidence informed policies and legislations and strengthen the health systems response to public health problems related to substance use. Provide technical support and advice to Member States in developing national strategies and action plans on reducing health consequences of substance use, scaling up evidence-based interventions for the prevention of substance use disorders, and provision of quality services to people with substance use disorders across the continuum of care. Plan, develop, implement and monitor building capacity activities at country and regional levels to respond to public health problems attributable to substance use and substance use disorders. Support Member States in the development of surveillance and monitoring systems for substance use. Provide technical support and advice to civil society organizations and other entities, as appropriate, on the issues related to reduction of the public health problems associated with substance use. Foster collaboration and partnerships with other EMRO programmes and initiatives in the area of substance use and public health. Prepare and revise technical documents, briefing notes, meeting reports, information products and content of EMRO website related to work under the incumbent's responsibility, as appropriate.

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). CSAP disseminates effective substance use prevention practices and builds the capacity of States, communities and other groups to apply prevention knowledge effectively.

Serves as chief advisor to the Director of CSAP, sharing fully in assuring accomplishments of the CSAP mission and goals. Provides technical advice and expertise to subordinates and higher-level management while promoting effective working relationships within the center and agency staff along with other federal and state officials.

Provides national leadership and direction in the administration of substance use prevention initiatives including the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, Recovery Services (SUPTRS) Block Grant Program and multiple discretionary substance use prevention grant programs.

Oversees formulation, analysis, and evaluation of center and agency policies, priorities, strategies arising from legislation, regulatory action, and other critical program or policy and plans.

The mission of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is to bring effective prevention to every community. CSAP provides national leadership in the development and implementation of policies and programs to prevent the onset of substance use, prevent the progression of substance use, and to prevent and reduce substance use-related harms.

The post is located in the UNODC Regional Office for South-East Asia and the Pacific (ROSEAP), Division for Operations (DO) in Bangkok, Thailand, and operating under the Precursors Control Section (PRE), Secretariat of the International Narcotics Control Board (SINCB), Division of Treaty Affairs (DTA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Headquarters, in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will report to the manager of the Global Rapid Interdiction of Dangerous Substances (GRIDS) programme, and work under the overall guidance of the Representative, ROSEAP. For more information on UNODC and INCB please visit the websites: www.unodc.org and www.incb.org

Responsibilities:

Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Act as programme officer of the GRIDS programme, liaising with relevant national, regional and international stakeholders and counterparts involved in the programme, ensuring the smooth flow of information and communication, and ensuring the successful completion of all activities of the work programme in the country/region.
• Carry out the implementation of INCB strategies, policies and activities related to the implementation of article 12, 13 and related articles of the 1988 Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and relevant drug control articles and resolutions; assist in the organization and delivery of a variety of services aimed at adequate government implementation of the drug control Conventions.
• Organize, coordinate the preparation of, and participate in, training missions, case meetings, conferences and meetings, industry and officer twinning activities, and contribute to the drafting of documents for INCB.
• Organize and/or participate in field missions, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, and providing guidance to external consultants, government officials, private sector companies and other parties.
• Contribute to the promotion of and support the voluntary public partnership process with governments and relevant private sector companies; liais with officers from member states to identify and invite private sector companies from their countries to participate in working groups and related meetings.
• Facilitate private sector engagement that supports companies’ participation in related events such as working group meetings, training and twinning events, workshops, conferences and related expert consultations.
• Monitor and analyse developments and trends in drug, new psychoactive substance, precursors, dangerous substances and illicit manufacturing equipment at the national, regional and global level.
• Monitor and review best practices, methodologies and programmes in drug and precursors control and contribute to their promotion among Member States; provide explanations/support/training to governments on provisions of the drug control Conventions.
• Draft a variety of written outputs, such as background documents, strategic and operational threat assessments, needs assessments, correspondence with governments, presentations and training materials.
• Contribute to the development, management, use and promotion of proprietary INCB communication platforms (IONICS, PICS, PEN) with information on various aspects of drug, new psychoactive substances, precursors, dangerous substances and their illicit manufacturing equipment.
• Guide support staff members, consultants and associate experts in their work.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Perform other work-related duties as may be required.

Join the National Addiction and Mental Health Surveillance Unit (NAMHSU) and become an integral part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of public health initiatives. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in addressing critical issues related to addiction, mental health, and suicide prevention. Take the opportunity to make a meaningful difference today by applying your expertise to drive positive change in the field of population health.

NAMHSU is actively seeking a Research Fellow to collaborate with senior researchers in conducting impactful research in public health surveillance, specifically focusing on addressing challenges related to addiction and mental health.

As a crucial team member, the Research Fellow will be responsible for coordinating key project deliverables, with a primary emphasis on conducting quantitative analysis of surveillance data to meet reporting obligations for government and research bodies. In close collaboration with the NAMHSU Strategic Lead, the Research Fellow will spearhead innovative grant submissions, leveraging the unique National Ambulance Surveillance System data.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess a strong track record of research excellence and a commitment to achieving national recognition. This commitment should be demonstrated through a history of high-quality publications, engaging conference presentations, and preferably, successful acquisition of external funding relative to their career stage and opportunities.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

The Organisation

The National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs (NCCRED) is a national research centre that seeks to embed research in clinical practice. It aims to support clinicians to detect and respond to new drug health problems by building clinical research capacity and rapidly translating findings into clinical practice. The Centre supports a national Prompt Response Network (PRN) which allows for rapid, flexible, and collaborative responses to emerging substances that may cause prevalent, persistent, and harmful health and community impacts. The PRN has been co-designed with the community to ensure a high level of community impact and relevance.

The Centre is made up of a consortium of the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), acting as lead agency, St Vincent’s Health Australia (SVHA), National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) – Curtin University of Technology, and the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) – Flinders University. 

Why this role matters  

A Research Partnerships and Collaborations Manager will manage the operations of the National Centre for Clinical Research (NCCRED) at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), in the Faculty of Medicine. They will actively develop and implement practices and procedures to support the research activities of NCCRED and their national and international research partnerships. Key to this will be facilitating a streamlined program of partnerships across the Centre’s activities and research.

Who you are:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience working in collaborative projects with people who use drugs, frontline workers, partners and/or collaborators from diverse backgrounds and lived experience.
• High level project management experience from inception through to evaluation
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced. Proven ability to influence senior management and stakeholders as appropriate to ensure successful outcomes.
• Sound influencing and consultation skills and proven ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.

The role of a Co-occurring Mental Health, Alcohol & Drugs (COMHAD) Practitioner has been specifically designed to provide holistic and integrated care between The Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub and local drug and alcohol services. You can encourage, inspire, motivate people who access the service. Working alongside the team in the Wellbeing Hub and partners as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), you provide recovery orientated, solution focused and person centered care.

Would you like an opportunity to join our exciting and innovative Specialist Substance Misuse Service? I-access is seen as a forward thinking and innovative service. It has been a high performing service for many years and has remained in the NHS since it started over 3 decades ago. Quality standards are a high priority for the service and for Surrey County Council.

We are offering a Band 5/6 development opportunity as a Substance Misuse Nurse working  in Guildford and the surrounding area.

The post holder will be proactive in reducing harm in line with the recovery agenda and advocate for service users in addressing their physical, mental health and social care needs.

We are looking for a dynamic nurse who has a genuine interest in and empathy for people with a drug and alcohol addiction. We have 1 post for candidates who are comfortable travelling to and working in a variety of settings. This post is based currently at Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford. There is an expectation to deliver interventions and satellite clinics across  the surrounding area.

The post involves working as part of a Multidisciplinary Team providing 1:1 key work support and group work support for service users using both drugs and alcohol as part of their Recovery Treatment Plan. Experience in strong team working across divisional and organisational boundaries is an advantage. The role is varied and exciting.

The successful applicants will have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as an understanding of problems faced by people with substance misuse issues. Experience of working within the substance misuse and/or mental health field is desirable. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who has experience of working with people with substance use problems and/or experience of working with complex mental health presentations in a community, inpatient, or forensic setting. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experience working with third sector/charity substance misuse organisations, and those who are representative of the diverse population we serve.

The post holder will be part of a large, dynamic clinical team across seven East London localities, working with service users with forensic histories and severe and enduring mental health problems. The primary role of the post holder will be to offer assessment and intervention to forensic service users who have difficulties with substance use who are either in the community or approaching discharge from our inpatient services. The post holder will also provide consultation to other professionals across the clinical teams to enable them to understand and manage the risks and needs associated with service users' substance misuse. The post holder will also be embedded within the forensic directorate’s Drug and Alcohol Service, a multi-disciplinary, specialist team, with access to rich supervision and CPD opportunities.

Under supervision, to undertake specialist assessment and formulation of community forensic service users’ substance use problems.

Under supervision, to deliver psychosocial interventions for substance use in both individual and group format.

To provide consultation, support, and advice in relation to substance misuse issues to the forensic service, including ward multidisciplinary teams, ELCFS colleagues, staff at accommodation providers, and relevant health professionals and other agencies as appropriate.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

These positions are located in various Regional Offices, Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). These positions will support the Synthetic Drug Strategy managed by the Portfolio Management and Outreach (PMO) team of the Laboratory and Scientific Services (LSS), Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch (DLSSB) Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The work will be carried out in close coordination with the Synthetic Drug Strategy team in Vienna and relevant Regional Offices. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer (Synthetic Drugs)and the Representative of the relevant regional office. For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org

Within assigned authority, the incumbent will support regional coordination, promotion and implementation of the activities of the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy (SDS) and LSS Global Forensic Science and Services Programme, responsible for the following specific duties:

• Develop workplans for the timely achievement of programme outcomes and outputs. • Guide and orient the work and contributions of consultants, programme personnel, donors, institutions and counterparts in the region towards the accomplishment of the Synthetic Drug Strategy objectives.
• Prepare jointly with UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy team as appropriate, all necessary programme progress reports and implementation delivery rate reports.
• Coordinate the preparation of information materials (brochures, web-stories, posters, etc.) in support of the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy; disseminate materials to governments, donors, NGOs, and the general public, as appropriate.
• Engage with SDS implementing countries in the region to promote and implement the guidance presented in the Synthetic Drug Strategy and maximize the utility of the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs.
• Work with countries in their respective regions to develop, articulate and implement national synthetic drug strategies that are modelled after the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy, encouraging comprehensive approach involving whole of government coordination and maximize the utility and knowledge of the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs.
• Coordinate and represent UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy field level activity on synthetic drugs within UNODC and across various partner UN agencies and regional bodies as the African Union (AU), Organization of American States/Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (OAS/CICAD), Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), etc, ensuring coordination at the regional level.
• Act as field level focal points for the Synthetic Drug Strategy responsible for regular briefings to donor community and enhance direct reporting on impact. • Work hand in hand with policymakers to ensure adoption of national legislation that is supportive of effective comprehensive responses to the synthetic drug problem.
• Work with assigned countries in the respective region to identify tailored and measurable national action plans on synthetic drugs, guided by the framework of the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy.
• Produce semi annual situation analysis and implementation reports on related UNODC and other implicated agencies’ related activities in the region.
• Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources. Organize and prepare written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Provide substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Initiate and coordinate outreach activities; conduct training workshops, seminars, etc.; make presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• As required, guide and coordinate the work of other professional and support staff members, mentor and guide consultants, interns and Associate Experts in their work.
• Support and participate in field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Coordinate activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepare related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Perform other work related duties as required.