External Scientific Advisory Committee (ESAC) Experts
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
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| Location | Remote |
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Job Description
External Scientific Advisory Committee (ESAC) Experts
Innovative Vector Control Consortium (IVCC)
Salary: Voluntary/Negotiable
Remote Working
Innovative Vector Control Consortium (IVCC) works globally to facilitate innovative approaches to preventing mosquito-borne diseases (e.g., malaria, dengue, etc.) and tackle the growing threat of resistance by directly targeting the vector that transmits disease.
The Opportunity
IVCC is looking for experts in the development and manufacturing of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs).
The Background
The External Scientific Advisory Committee (ESAC) provides expert specialist technical assessments of IVCC’s portfolio of products, including project selection, transition, and termination. They provide advice to the IVCC management team during periodic reviews of the projects.
Membership of the ESAC is through nomination of candidates with the required expertise. The ESAC meets formally twice a year and IVCC calls on advice from ESAC members in an ad hoc capacity. During ESAC review meetings, IVCC’s partner institutions benefit from guidance and support from our world-renowned scientific experts.
- 15-days per year
- ESAC Webinar
o Attendance at two interim project reviews per year
o March and September
o 2-hours in duration
o Facilitated via MS Teams.
- ESAC Full
o Attendance at two full meetings per year
o May and November
o 4-days in duration
o May meeting face-to-face in the UK, November facilitated virtually via MS Teams
Remuneration
ESAC members are classified as consultants by IVCC, and if required, IVCC is happy to reimburse an appropriate amount of time and any expenses incurred. It is understood employees of some organisations, such as National Public Health Agencies, US Government Departments, Public Research Universities, are not permitted to receive payment for executing this role.
Project Report Reviews
Prior to each full ESAC, if your expertise is required, you will be asked to participate in project review sub-group(s) as a lead reviewer or reviewer.
- Week 1: Pre-read of reports
- Week 2: ESAC review group only, 2-hours per project
- Week 3: ESAC review group and key project team members Q&A, 1-hour per project.
Experts willing to serve on IVCC’s ESAC will need to demonstrate appropriate subject knowledge and that there is no conflict of interest to review specific projects.
Qualifications
Extensive experience in the development (product and process development) and the manufacturing of ITNs. Desirable; suitable qualifications/training in textile engineering or another suitable related field.
Expertise Required
Product and process development.
The manufacturing of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs), including cost-saving opportunities and the steps involved in scaling up production.
- Essential:
o Experience with the formulation and process development of both incorporated and coated manufacturing processes. This can be industry or academic experience.
o An understanding of the impact of formulation and manufacturing processes on COG
- Desirable:
o Understanding/experience of the challenges of shipping, storage, and distribution of LLINs
o Experience of end-user feedback with bed nets; usage, design, preferences etc.
o An understanding of the evidence required and the process to support WHO PQ listing and product claims for LLINs
- Essential:
o Formulation optimisation: Different polymer blends, additives, and integration into the extrusion process
- Desirable:
o Experience of working with novel public health insecticides
- General manufacturing textile processes, quality systems and environmental aspects across the textile supply chain
- Logistics of ITN/public health products
- An understanding of the importance of life-cycle management of LLINs, including the disposal/reuse of plastics and the impact on COGs
- Production factors that affect net performance, including manufacturing conditions, quality control, presentation of insecticide, wash resistance, environment (storage and usage) and durability
You will be a solution driven individual who wants to be part of extremely meaningful work.
To arrange an informal confidential discussion please contact: info@ivcc.com
Closing date: 23rd November 2022
IVCC is a registered charity in the UK. Please click on link find out more https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/
We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age, and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
We welcome conversations about flexible working and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.
About IVCC
IVCC is the only Product Development Partnership (PDP) working in vector control. IVCC was established in 2005, through an initial $50million grant to the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and is a registered charity in the UK.
About LSTM
Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.
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Company description:
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a higher education institution and registered charity located in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
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