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Responsibilities

The PB designs the strategic scientific framework of the EDCTP funding activities and advises the Assembly on scientific matters relating to the EDCTP programme. For this to be effective, the PB draws up both medium and long-term strategies bearing in mind the ultimate goals of the EDCTP programme and the constantly changing landscape of poverty-related diseases (PRDs) and the burden they impose on developing countries. This may from time to time require a stocktaking and reassessment of current programme and strategy.

• Scientific strategic needs and priorities for new clinical interventions, training and capacity building, taking into consideration the recommendations of the European Network of National Programmes (ENNP) and the Developing Countries Coordination Committee (DCCC)
• Calls for project proposals and other procedures for implementing plans of action
• Setting clear eligibility criteria on which the Scientific Review Committee (SRC) should judge the proposals
• The annual action plans, Joint Programme of the Action Part A (JPA) and Joint Programme of the Action Part B (JPB), including the calls foreseen for the year.

Appointment and composition of the PB
The PB comprises nine experts: three from Africa, three from Europe and three co-opted members proposed by the other six to complement their areas of expertise. Appointment and dismissal is the prerogative of the General Assembly (please refer to www.edctp.org).

Term of office
Members shall be appointed for an initial term of up to two years, followed by conditional renewable terms of one year each for a maximum period of five years. Two positions will become available from 1 January 2009.

Administration
The functioning of the PB is facilitated by the EDCTP Secretariat, which is responsible for all logistical arrangements. PB members shall sign a confidentiality agreement and need to declare any possible conflict of interest. PB members will not have managerial or executive functions within EDCTP nor be part of the EDCTP employed staff.

Modus operandi
The PB normally convenes no more than three times per year, usually in The Hague, the Netherlands. Meetings usually last for one or two days. Additional meetings or telephone conferences may be called. EDCTP organises a forum and investigators’ meeting biennially, which requires active participation of the PB members and lasts several days. The Fifth EDCTP Forum will be held on 12 to 14 October 2009 in Arusha, Tanzania.

Experience Required

We are looking for two senior scientific experts and health professionals with experience in one of the following areas:

• Industry/Regulatory Affairs
• Tuberculosis

• Have a good scientific track record with high level of commitment to promote clinical research in Africa
• Be recognised as senior scientists
• Have strength in the areas of capacity building, clinical trials, ethics, public health issues, fundraising and networking
• Be aware and actively involved in the latest developments in one or more of the three target poverty-related diseases (PRDs)
• Be part of an active research network involving one or more of the three target PRDs
• Have experience of conducting research in Africa
• Be willing to work with and within the structures of EDCTP
• Be complementary to other PB members in terms of areas of expertise, gender and regional representation. In this respect, we are particularly seeking candidates with expertise in industry/regulatory affairs and tuberculosis.

Salary Benefits

Each PB member will have a contract with EDCTP, which stipulates remuneration for the time spent on PB activities, subject to approval by the General Assembly of EDCTP. Travel, board and related costs will be reimbursed according to the EDCTP Professional Travel Policy.

Application Procedure

How to apply
Interested individuals with the required qualifications and experience should submit their application, consisting of a motivation letter and CV, to:

Professor Charles Mgone
Executive Director
EDCTP
P.O. Box 93015
2593 CE The Hague
The Netherlands

Information
Interested individuals requiring further information can contact Lara Pandya at +31 70 344 0881 or send an email to pandya@edctp.org

Contact Details

European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership
334 Laan van Nieuw Oost Indië
P.O.Box 93015,
2509 AA The Hague,
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)70 349 44 22
Fax: +31 (0)70 344 08 99 e-mail: brink@edctp.org