Cochrane seeks - Cochrane Information Specialist Support Team Member

Specifications: Part time (1 day per week), we anticipate this being a secondment from a Cochrane Group, but we will also consider suitably qualified independent consultants.Salary: £35,000 FTE per annum, will be prorated for 1 day per weekLocation: RemoteApplication Closing Date: 09 March 2020 (Midnight GMT)CIS Support Team members will provide both introductory and ongoing support and training to the CIS community in the areas related to Cochrane editorial processes, information technology, and study identification methods. Support and training will be guided by the needs of practicing CISs and current Cochrane policies and technology developments.About the roleThe postholder would be responsible for the following key accountabilities:Provide new CISs with an introduction and orientation to processes, procedures, and policies related to the production of systematic reviews and Specialised Register maintenance.Provide ongoing training and support to all CISs in using the Cochrane Register of Studies (CRS).Provide established CISs with support for processes, procedures and policies related to the production of systematic reviews relevant to their role.Provide help and support to all CISs in using Cochrane editorial tools, e.g. RevMan and Archie.Develop programmes and materials to support the training and educational needs of CISs, including the management of CRG Specialised Registers within the CRS.Maintain and update the CIS portal and the CIS user guide.Identify and advoca...
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