Impact Fellow - Health Systems and Policy (HSP)

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Ref Number B02-08814 Professional Expertise Research and Research Support Department School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02) Location UCL East Working Pattern Full time Salary £35,930-£41,255 Contract Type Fixed-term Working Type Hybrid Available for Secondment No Closing Date 16-Jun-2025 About Us The UCL Global Business School for Health (GBSH) at UCL East campus is an innovative business school in preparing future healthcare leaders to disrupt and reimagine global health systems. GBSH is dedicated to training and developing the next generation of leaders in the global health economy by building on UCL’s proud tradition of cross-disciplinary academic excellence in education and research. GBSH develops talent from all sectors – policy makers, technologists and entrepreneurs – to challenge conventional thinking, to improve health outcomes and address health inequalities world-wide. About The Role We are seeking two Impact Fellows (Health Systems and Policy) to join our team. This fellowship supports emerging health systems leaders with prior experience in Low and Middle-Income Countries, to expand their knowledge, impact, and networks, through a unique and high-profile experience combining research learning and global policymaking. Fellows will contribute to activities of the UCL GBSH Health Systems and Policy at UCL and benefit from mentorship by experienced UCL faculty. They will be linked to or placed within a global health policy organization and contribute to collaborative work focused on improving evidence use in policy. We are particularly interested in candidates who have had health systems research and or policy experience in Sub-Saharan Africa. This role is offered as a full-time fixed term contract, funded until 31 August 2026. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Dr Meike Schleiff m.schleiff@ucl.ac.uk or Professor Kabir Sheikh at kabir.sheikh@ucl.ac.uk For any queries regarding the recruitment process please contact hr.gbsh@ucl.ac.uk About You The successful candidates should have : Recently completed a master’s degree programme in an area related to health systems and policy Prior health policy and systems research and/or policy-related practice experience in Sub Saharan Africa Knowledge and/or experience of evidence translation/use concepts and frameworks Ability to deliver high-quality products related to health systems and policy research Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills Skills relevant to taking on future leadership roles Experience of and enthusiasm for collaborative and team-based working Willing to contribute to the development of UCL East’s academic vision, and to building a positive work and study environment Commitment to UCL’s policy for equal opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds What we offer As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and closure days) Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan Immigration loan Relocation scheme for certain posts On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance Visit UCL rewards and benefits to find out more. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here. Available documents Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download. download: JD EDCTP May 2025.docx Show more Show less