Academics & Innovation Officer

Key responsibilities and objectives of the role:

• To think creatively and critically in your role. Then, to reflect these attributes in the work carried out individually and to contribute in this way to team meetings/discussions.
• To evaluate Maa’s current and proposed A&I projects.
• To work effectively with A&I team members to carry out tasks.
• To support the Head with tasks.
• To carry out academic research to the standard and view of publishing in scientific literature.
• To carry out academic research with the focus of bringing evidence-based projects into implementation.
• To network with academics in the field for Maa academic advisory positions and for collaboration with higher education institutions.
• To gain knowledge on the topic of global maternal health and keep that updated.
• To take opportunities in this role to contribute towards your personal and professional development.
• To present Maa A&I team’s work in the role of an advocate for global maternal health and Maa, to the public.
• To be committed to the team ethos and work, to carry out a reasonable amount of hours per month, towards the work required for Maa.
• To attend Maa’s Annual General Meeting and try to take part in wider Maa committee activities.