PRR Project

Summary

Job description ???????GHTM seeks to attract highly motivated researchers working in Digital Health that understand its relevance and uses in Global Health and Tropical Medicine.The selected candidate is expected to:Contribute to GHTM’s mission and vision in global health and tropical medicine through the development of digital health,Understand the relevance of digital health in health systems strengthening and improvement of population’s health and well-being through equitable, inclusive, and participatory solutions,Foster the knowledge and uses of data intelligence, including Artificial Intelligence, in healthContribute to the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of digital health in policies and services at the international, national, and community levels,Engage in interdisciplinary health sciences teams devoted to research, education, and interventions in low-income countries, with a special focus on Portuguese-speaking African countries,Contribute to the excellence of GHTM through the involvement in R&D networks, publications, and conferences,Attract funding for research and interventions,Participate in GHTM and REAL meetings and seminars as appropriate aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaborations,Contribute to GHTM’s external communication aimed at scientific communities, policymakers, funders, the media and citizens,Be involved in the institution´s training programs. Scientific profileApplicants must hold a PhD in health or biomedical sciences, engineering, or management and show a clear track record in researching and developing technical solutions in digital and smart health. Previous experience in data intelligence, including artificial intelligence, although not mandatory is valued, as well as the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and conduct fieldwork abroad, notably but not exclusively in Portuguese-speaking African Countries. Solid language skills in Portuguese and English, both spoken and written, are required as well as the ability to communicate with wider audiences. RationaleTechnology has taken a central stage in health transformations, as evidenced by advances in data intelligence and artificial intelligence applied to health systems and practice (smart health), in particular. The potential is manifold for political decision-making, the organization and management of health services, therapeutic approaches, and health literacy.However, the potential is as great as the challenges of ensuring and maintaining robust health systems, finding quality, cost-effective and equitable solutions, and improving the scientific processes that study and contribute to these transformations.In short, digital health requires multi-level systemic thinking that fosters the interface between research and interventions, as the GHTM advocates in its global health practice.This profile will be of utmost importance to consolidate this dual approach between digital and global health at the GHTM. Further, the purpose of the position is not only to support the Centre’s research and interventions in tropical medicine and global health through the integration of new health technologies but also to expand scientific knowledge in digital health and data intelligence in countries at different stages of development.