{"id":27835,"date":"2026-11-03T19:53:25","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T19:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/11\/03\/health-research-policy-and-systems-managing-editor-opportunity-2026-part-time-paid-academic-publishing-role-global-south-opportunities\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T19:53:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T19:53:25","slug":"health-research-policy-and-systems-managing-editor-opportunity-2026-part-time-paid-academic-publishing-role-global-south-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/11\/03\/health-research-policy-and-systems-managing-editor-opportunity-2026-part-time-paid-academic-publishing-role-global-south-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Research Policy and Systems Managing Editor Opportunity 2026: Part-Time Paid Academic Publishing Role – Global South Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"Health Research Policy and Systems<\/strong>, an international open-access journal published by BMC in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), is inviting applications for a Managing Editor position.
The opportunity is particularly suitable for early-career researchers interested in health policy, health systems research, academic publishing and the peer-review process.
The Managing Editor will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher to support the journal’s editorial operations, contribute to peer-review management and provide feedback on editorial performance.
The position requires approximately two hours per week<\/strong> and offers a small honorarium, making it an opportunity for researchers seeking to gain additional academic publishing experience alongside their existing professional or research commitments.
Health Research Policy and Systems is an international open-access journal focusing on the relationship between health research, evidence-based policymaking and health systems.
Published in collaboration with the World Health Organization, the journal has a particular interest in research addressing the needs and experiences of low- and middle-income countries.
Its scope includes research examining how evidence can be effectively used to improve population health and health equity.
The journal particularly welcomes research-on-research studies focusing on:
The opportunity is intended for early-career researchers with an interest in academic publishing and a research background relevant to the journal.
Interested candidates should have:
Candidates with experience in health policy, health systems research, public health and research capacity strengthening may find the position particularly relevant.
The successful candidate will support the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher in several aspects of the journal’s editorial management.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Supporting editorial decisions<\/strong>
Assisting the Editor-in-Chief with desk rejections and related editorial activities.
2. Associate Editor coordination<\/strong>
Using reports provided by the Publisher to send reminders to Associate Editors and support the timely management of editorial assignments.
3. Editorial performance monitoring<\/strong>
Providing feedback to the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher regarding the performance of Associate Editors.
4. Peer-review process involvement<\/strong>
The Managing Editor will have the option to become more involved in other aspects of the journal’s peer-review process.
5. Journal development<\/strong>
The successful candidate may also choose to participate more actively in activities aimed at strengthening and developing the journal.
The Managing Editor position is structured as a part-time editorial opportunity requiring approximately two hours of work per week.
The position also provides a small honorarium.
This arrangement offers early-career researchers an opportunity to contribute to an international academic journal while developing their editorial, communication and scholarly publishing experience.
Interested researchers should review the official vacancy announcement and submit an application through the journal’s designated application process.
Applicants are encouraged to review the role requirements and ensure that their academic publishing, peer-review and research experience align with the journal’s expectations.
The position provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in academic journal management, understand editorial decision-making and contribute to the dissemination of health policy and health systems research.
For early-career researchers interested in developing careers in research leadership, academic publishing, health policy or scientific communication, the role offers valuable exposure to international scholarly publishing.
Researchers with relevant experience and an interest in strengthening evidence-informed health systems are encouraged to explore the opportunity.
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