Role of pharmacy in global health: investigating the roles of pharmacists around key areas of global health challenges

This PhD project will investigate the roles of pharmacists around key areas of global health challenges. Pharmacists have been at the forefront of services against communicable and non-communicable diseases including their roles at the time of natural disasters and crisis. The prospective student will have a say in choosing the geographical and clinical area of choice for the focus of their research.
The successful candidate will learn and apply advanced research methods in pharmacy practice and health services research. Research methods will include systematic review of literature, expert opinion gathering from key informants and cases studies in select clinical areas. It is expected that the results generated by the PhD candidate will be of high quality to merit peer-reviewed publications in high impact journals. The student will have opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team of supervisors and advisors.

Person Specification
Applicants are expected to have a first degree in Pharmacy. A postgraduate MSc degree in pharmacy related disciplines or clinical pharmacy related work experience will be desirable.

How to apply:

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Vibhu Paudyal, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy ([Email Address Removed])

Applications should be directed to Viktorija Ziabliceva ([Email Address Removed]). To apply, please send:
• A detailed CV, including your nationality and country of birth;
• Names and addresses of two referees;
• A covering letter highlighting your research experience/capabilities;
• Copies of your degree certificates with transcripts;
• Source of funding (a letter from the sponsor)
• Evidence of your proficiency in the English language, if applicable.