Cochrane is seeking a Senior Editor for the Children and Families Network - Flexible location

Specifications:  Maximum of 0.2 FTESalary: CompetitiveLocation: FlexibleContract: 2 yearsApplication Closing Date: 15 August 2018ContextIn 2017 Cochrane created eight new Networks of Cochrane Review Groups (CRGs) responsible for the efficient and timely production of high quality systematic reviews that address the research questions that are most important to decision makers. The creation of these thematic Networks provided an exciting opportunity for experts in the field to join Cochrane ’s new editorial leadership and help the organization deliver its Strategy to 2020 objectives.Cochrane is now seeking ahigh-performing Senior Editor to lead theCochrane Children and Families Network.Accountability and ResponsibilityThe Senior Editor is accountable to Cochrane ’s Editor in Chief. Upon her/his appointment, the Senior Editor will join the Editorial Board for the Cochrane Library. The Editorial Board will be responsible for supporting the EiC and overseeing development and implementation of editorial strategy, in particular the review production process fo r Cochrane Reviews, and also monitoring the performance of the Cochrane Library. Within her/his Network, working with CRG teams and the Associate Editor, the Senior Editor ’s main responsibilities are both strategic and operational:Ensure that the reviews produced and published by the CRGs within the Network are of high quality and meet Cochrane ’s standards.Identify gaps in scope coverage based on (at a minimum) th...
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