Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is the main UN agency in the fight against illicit drugs, crime, corruption, and terrorism in line with UN Conventions and Universal Instruments. The UNODC Regional Office for South Asia (UNODC ROSA) is located in New Delhi (India) and covers six countries of the region: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Under its Regional Programme for South Asia, UNODC is delivering technical assistance to South Asia under the following five sub-programmes:

(1) countering transnational organized crime;

(2) a comprehensive response to the drug problem (drug trafficking & drugs and health);

(3) countering corruption.

(4) terrorism prevention.

(5) criminal justice and crime prevention.

To address the objectives under sub-programme 2, UNODC supports governments of the region to implement key recommendations of the UNGASS 2016 outcome document as well as related Conventions. A project has been designed as a holistic and inter-reliant programme to provide essential health services and evidence-based drug demand reduction initiatives especially for the population affected by the economic breakdown in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan people at risk of drug use and already affected by drug use and drug use disorder in national economic crisis are supported with essential health and social care, evidence- and human-rights-based interventions to drug use and drug use disorders through expanded partnerships with the Government of Sri Lanka, relevant UN and NGO partners. These services are to be delivered with special attention to those with special vulnerabilities such as children, youths, women, and sexual minority affected by drug use and drug use disorders. The aim is to empower capacities of governmental bodies and civil society already active in the region to scale up and enhance their ongoing work, to cover a wider area and offer a fuller spectrum of activities that aim at reducing demand for, as well as harm from drugs.

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Trust has a national and international reputation in Addiction and Co Occurring Mental Health Alcohol and Drugs (COMHAD) treatment. The COMHAD team, as part of LYPFT, works alongside other partners that make up Forward Leeds, a CQC outstanding rated organisation.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Specialist COMHAD Practitioner to join the multi-disciplinary team at our Armley Park Course base. The team consists of a Consultant Psychiatrist, Consultant Psychologist, Mental Health Nurses, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Social Worker, Specialist Health Visitor and a Specialist Midwife.

The job role will include providing specialist addiction treatment, including psychosocial and pharmacological interventions, harm reduction, & risk management to service users with co-existing mental health and/or pregnancy needs. The LYPFT team is trauma-informed and offers a formulation driven, psychological model. This role will allow you the opportunity to increase knowledge in the field of addiction, which will enhance you skill set within mental health.

The successful candidate will hold a caseload as well as delivering psychosocial interventions to service users to support the wider service. Excellent training, supervision and support from an experienced team based in a clinical centre of excellence will be offered.

University of Hull are seeking a Research Assistant to join the ProACTIVE research team, which is examining the impact and effectiveness of Alcohol Care Teams in England. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated researcher to join a highly experienced team funded by the National Institute for Health Research (https://fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR152084).

This position will be based within the Institute for Clinical and Applied Health Research, Faculty of Health Sciences at University of Hull and within a hospital site in the region. The post holder will be accountable to Professor Thomas Phillips and report to Dr Philippa Case, the ProACTIVE Research Fellow and Trial Manager. They will also work closely with the Hull Health Trials Unit (HHTU) and Professor Julia Sinclair, University of Southampton.

The successful candidate will support the implementation of a cross-sectional national survey of alcohol services based within NHS hospitals in England, and recruit patients with lived experience of alcohol dependence to a quasi-experimental study. The survey will identify the nature and scope of hospital-based alcohol service provision across England which will inform the additional work packages. The quasi-experimental study will be conducted within six NHS hospital sites and will involve the recruitment and follow-up of study participants at 6-months.

This 2-year Research Fellow position is to support a mid-career researcher with interest and experience in experimental studies (i.e. experienced post-doc/research fellow) to develop their research credentials in studies of substance use and associated problems, especially of heroin/opioid overdose and risk of overdose death. Working directly with Professor Strang and colleagues, the Research Fellow will be responsible for finalising the development of human experimental studies of the acute effects of opioids, characteristics of opioid overdose and its reversal, and exploration of wearable technology.

The Research Fellow will also drive the development of the ethics and regulatory approvals as well as coordinating and conducting the experimental investigations, both within the purpose-built Clinical Research facility and also in community settings.

The scope of research will include liaison and consultation with drug user groups and also family groups. In this post, the appointee can expect to become an increasingly influential research academic contributing to study of opioids (or other drugs) and to the evolution of addictions science and public policy in this area. 

Full-time teaching faculty instruct students and evaluate their progress to facilitate students in attaining their educational goals.

This is a grant funded position with grant award initialing ending June 2024, continued employment will be contingent based on approval of new grant award. 

Experience Required

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: o Master’s degree in Human Services or in a related area with 18 graduate credits in Human Services o Minimum of 5 years clinical experience o Certification through Illinois Certification Board (ICB) (IAODAPCA) [Accreditor's requirement] o Knowledge of Recovery Support Specialists Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: o Teaching experience in a Community College environment. o Experience with online instruction and administrative support o Certification from the Illinois Certification Board (ICB) (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Preferred)

The Psychosocial Clinician II is a member of an interdisciplinary team who provides direct assessment, diagnosis formulation, treatment planning, treatment intervention and psycho-education to members and/or family members. The majority of the position will be spent in direct patient care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides timely and appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment intervention of members.
• Provides treatment to adults, adolescents and/or children.
• Provides appropriate selection of treatment modality to members presenting problem.
• Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies.
• Effectively communicates clinical material to member and clinical staff and provides high internal and external customer/patient satisfaction.
• Provides appropriate and timely documentation of clinical encounters in members charts.
• Conduct initial interview with Members by eliciting and interpreting the psychological and social meaning of complaints.

Experience Required

Basic Qualifications: • Two (2) years of post graduate experience in a clinical setting required. • Medical Social Worker - End of Life Option: If position posted is for an End of Life role, experience requirement is: Minimum one (1) year of experience, within the last three (3) years, working as a MSW in end of life care and counseling. • Master’s degree in a Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or other field related to behavioral health required.

For immediate consideration, please visit https://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/job/san-diego/psychosocial-clinician-ii-full-time-addiction-medicine/641/38311898800 for complete qualifications and job submission details, referencing job number 1117264.

A unique full-time "coach" opening that might be of interest to an Addiction Professional who would like a position that is 100% remote (you can work at home from anywhere that’s private). The position primarily involves coaching physicians and other healthcare professionals on communication, professionalism, frustration management, and related skills.

The position would be ideal for an Addiction Professional who is gifted at engaging “difficult-to-engage” individuals. Because it's coaching — i.e., not clinical or psychotherapy — no mental health license is required. A master’s level psychology, education, or other healthcare specialty is desirable. Experience working in a hospital and with anger management issues is a definite plus!

Email your resume in confidence to CoachPositionOpening@gmail.com.

The Post

The University of Stirling are seeking to appoint a motivated researcher to help conduct an externally funded pilot randomised control trial of use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in the home to reduce children’s exposure to second-hand smoke. You will be educated to degree level or above in a relevant discipline and have experience in conducting applied health research. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-institution team, the researcher will be housed in NHS Lanarkshire. The researcher will lead on recruitment, intervention delivery, and assist with collecting and analysing data. There will also be opportunities to draft reports and article, become involved in future funding applications, and contribute to research activities within the Institute for Social Marketing and Health (ISMH), University of Stirling.

Description of Duties 

• The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting participants, collecting and analysing data, and intervention delivery. For example, they will collect baseline and follow up data by telephone on tobacco use, current home smoking practices and nicotine dependence
• They will also arrange home visits and assist family members with collection of child saliva samples for analysis of cotinine levels (a good indicator of second-hand smoke exposure)
• The successful candidate will discuss NRT product choice with participants by telephone, arranging delivery via NHS Lanarkshire’s NRT postal service, and provide fortnightly telephone support to participants
• The successful candidate will work closely with the NHS Lanarkshire Tobacco Control Team Leader and the Principal Investigator (based at ISMH) to deliver the intervention and contribute to the analysis, synthesis and write up of findings for funder reports and submission to peer-reviewed journals

The Department for Health at the University of Bath has an exciting new opportunity available for a Policy and Knowledge Exchange Lead to join the team. 

About the role 

Your role will be to work in consultation with Tobacco Control Research Group’s (TCRG) strategic leadership team and develop and implement a plan to increase the reach and awareness of and secure diverse impacts from the work of the TCRG (including its work on tobacco and beyond) and the wider research groupings in which it participates including the Beacon for 21st Century Public Health. 

These impacts will include but not be limited to policy change.

You will have experience of translating research into action and the ability to engage with the media and stakeholders across multiple sectors, including at high level. This plan should reflect both the REF (ie impact) and KEF agendas at the University of Bath.

TCRG is a multidisciplinary, international research group at the University of Bath. Our work focuses on the commercial determinants of health. We specifically examine how major corporations influence health and policy; evaluate the impacts of policy change on health; and provide evidence to inform the development of new policy.

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis. 

A Monitoring Coordinator is required to join the Tobacco Tactics team within the Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG). 

TobaccoTactics.org is a unique academic resource that summarises research and monitoring findings on the tobacco industry and its allies in an evidence-based and user-friendly format. It is used globally by politicians, civil servants, journalists and advocates. 

About the role

You will co-ordinate, under the direction of the Managing Editor, global and regional monitoring of the tobacco industry, its allies and fronts groups, specifically by ensuring external partners and sources are utilised. 

Working with the Managing Editor, and deputy editor you will identify emerging trends, share your findings with the TCRG, and co-ordinate how they are to be monitored. Working with other external partners and identify new external connections as well as maintain and develop links within the TCRG.

You will write, edit, and update existing content as well as research and develop new profiles for the TobaccoTactics website.

You will be required to brief project partners and external stakeholders, including conducting media interviews, about the work of Tobacco Tactics under the direction of the Managing Editor and in liaison with the Marketing & Communications Lead. That includes the production of a variety of materials for a range of audiences, such as regular webinars/podcasts. 

This role is offered on full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis. 

Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) is Scotland’s national resource of expertise on drugs and drug-related issues. A membership-based registered charity, which works towards the reduction of drug related harm in Scotland through a range of varied programmes of work.

SDF is seeking an experienced and strategic-minded Director of Operations to provide leadership and direction to SDF’s programme managers and ensure the efficient, effective and quality delivery of our work programmes. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator, problem-solver, and leader with a proven track record of success in operations management.

Key strategic responsibilities are:

a)   to support the Board and CEO to deliver the strategic objectives in the Strategic Plan and work with the CEO and staff to develop ongoing and future strategy;

b)   to develop SDF’s annual business plan and work with the CEO to ensure effective delivery;

c)   to ensure delivery of programmes of work that are effective and consistent with the aims of the organisation;

d)   to represent SDF through effective participation in appropriate groups, networks, policy consultations and other initiatives which further the strategic aims of the organisation;

e)   to ensure SDF maintains good links with partners nationally.

Co-Editor-in-Chief Role and Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the co-Editor-in-Chief (co-EiC) are to provide editorial leadership and strategic stewardship of the journal alongside the current co-EiC, Lorenzo Leggio, and to guide the journal’s editorial direction. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the co-EiC ensures the journal’s content fulfils the journal vision, provides value to its readership, and reflects the highest standards of scientific value and integrity. The co-EiC also ensures journal operations are conducted in accordance with industry standards and best ethical and publishing practices.

The initial tenure for this position is a 3 year term. Tenure extensions are decided upon mutual agreement.

The successful candidate will contribute to three tasks. First, assist with study set up including submission of regulatory documents Second, coordinate and lead on data collection which will include both quantitative and qualitative data. The latter will be collected using semi-structured interviews with service users, AAOT staff and key leaders involved in AAOT in Greater Manchester and potentially nationally. The focus will be on evaluating characteristics and predictors of treatment outcomes. Thirdly, undertaking the analysis and publication of the study findings.

Main duties of the job

The role will be based in Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust in close collaboration with Prof. Karina Lovell at the University of Manchester. It will also include close working with the Lead NIHR MHIN study team based at the Alcohol Research Group, Addiction's Department King's College London and the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester.

There will also be close working with 3rd sector organisations and other local NHS Trusts.

The successful candidate will gain experience working as part of a major national consortium and acquire a range of research and transferable skills including supervision of junior colleagues. They will contribute to the writing and publication of high-quality papers in peer-reviewed literature and will benefit from mentoring, training, and support to enable them to progress to the next stage of their career.

There is an exciting secondment/fixed term opportunity to Join the well established Addictions Care Team as Senior Addictions Clinical Coordinator for the Addiction Clinical Care Suite (ACCS).

The ACCS admits patients requiring medically assisted withdrawal / stabilisation from drugs and / or alcohol. This is a 7 day/24hr service and the work will involve shift pattern of days and nights.

This role has been developed to ensure the smooth co-ordination of care delivered to patients admitted to the pathway and ensure that they are supported throughout their journey with appropriate input from key stakeholders.

The role of senior clinical coordinator is open to registered Nurses (RGN/RMN) or registered Allied Health Professionals with a strong background/interest in Addictions, homeless health and mental health care delivery. The clinical coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of evidence based care and the effective, efficient flow of the pathway.

The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction, and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-disciplinary team working with the ACCS. The post holder will also be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information.

Applications are invited for a talented and ambitious researcher, with mixed-methods skills and implementation science expertise, to support and develop an ongoing programme of research focused on improving health and social care systems to better support people with co-occurring substance use, mental and physical ill-health, led by Professor Amy O'Donnell at the Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University. 

The current research programme includes several National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded studies: NIHR ‘ADEPT' study, which examines the potential for using digital technology to improve coordinated care for co-morbid alcohol use disorder and depression; NIHR Health and Social Care Delivery Research-funded Alcohol Care Teams Evaluation; NIHR Three Schools Evaluation of the North East Alcohol Recovery Navigator Scheme; and NIHR ARC Evaluation of the Wakefield Mental Health Navigator Scheme.

You will be an integral member of the research team, leading the development, delivery, and dissemination of implementation-science-focused components of the above studies, providing mixed-methods methodological support and advice to other members, assisting where needed with data collection and analysis, and working closely with Professor O'Donnell to develop applications for external funding in this field, including conducting relevant evidence syntheses and public and patient engagement activities. 

Current research themes in Criminology, Investigation and Policing  (CIP) include: addiction and addiction recovery, criminal justice and employability, youth justice, youth and adult prison research.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted to our admissions team using the email admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday 28th April, 2023. Please refer to our Research Degrees homepage for further guidance

Applicants should submit:

• A completed application form;
• A detailed 2000-word (maximum) research proposal including a brief rationale, stated aims, brief methods and ethical considerations;
• Proof of qualifications (e.g., certificates);
• Two completed references.

All studentships will commence on October 1st 2023.

This person will work with the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) Office of Director to develop and manage NDARC’s overarching communications strategy, incorporating internal and digital communications, events, media activity, stakeholder engagement and knowledge management. You will also manage NDARC’s internal and digital communications tools, including the Centre’s website, social media accounts, intranet, and internal and external newsletters. The position also oversees NDARC’s events schedule, develops and implements strategic communications plans, provides support and advice to researchers and project teams and manages key communications projects for the Centre. You will also be expected to manage NDARC’s Communications and Events Officer and work closely with the broader Operations Team, as well as staff in UNSW Medicine and the Division of External Engagement (DEE).

See full details of the role responsibilities in the position description.

Skills required: 

• A degree in media, communications or related field, with a depth of subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of education, training and experience
• Proven project management and communications skills and demonstrated ability to complete tasks within timelines and budget.
• Experience in day-to-day website administration and a sound understanding of the website's role in an organisation's communication strategy.
• Demonstrated experience managing online and in person events (preferably using Zoom).
• Demonstrated experience developing and coordinating social media and digital communications campaigns which identified optimal channels and created effective and relevant online communication.
• Well-developed computer skills including sound knowledge of online content management systems (preferably Adobe Experience Manager), social media management platforms, website and social media analytics tools.
• Excellent writing skills and experience writing media re leases, corporate publications, newsletters and website content.
• Excellent knowledge of Australian media and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with the media.
• Proofreading abilities and a strong attention to detail with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

The Millennium Nucleus for the Evaluation and Analysis of Drug Policies (nDP)(www.nucleondp.cl) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher interested in the core research area of the Center: drug policy analysis and evaluation.nDPis a research Nucleusfunded by the Millennium Science Initiative (iniciativamilenio.cl)of the National Agency for Research and Development (ANID). Our goal is to generate evidence on the design, decision-making, and implementation of drug policies and their impact on social, economic and population health. We expect to contribute to the drug policy debate in Chile and Latin America. To do this, we conduct comprehensive multimethod analyses and empirical evaluations of drug policies and policy initiatives. The nDP research areas are as follows:

1. National and international drug policies

2. Epidemiology and evaluation

3. Public opinion and policy process

The postdoctoral fellow will join a multidisciplinary team of PIs with a long-term career studying substance use and drug policy from multiple disciplines and using different methodological approaches. Our team has a strong background in public health, epidemiology, social sciences, economics, laws, and research methods, among other disciplines and research areas. The four hosting institutions of nDP are Universidad Mayor, Universidad de La Frontera, Universidad de Valparaíso, and Universidad AdolfoIbáñez.

Qualifications: We seek candidates with experience and expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis. Preference will be given to profiles with interdisciplinary backgrounds. Applicants must have been awarded a PhD(public health, epidemiology, social sciences, economics, or related fields)and have demonstrable skills in academic writing and communication in English.

Expected results: Postdoctoral fellows are expected to publish scientific articles and to support and collaborate with nDP members in research activities and funding applications. We also expect postdoctoral researchers to contribute to training and mentoring, dissemination, and outreach as part ofthenDPcommitments.Appointment: The initial appointment will be on a fixed term with subsequent reappointment based upon satisfactory performance and availability of resources. Screening of applications will begin immediately and remain open until the position is filled. The salary for this position is equivalent to other ANID-FONDECYT postdoctoral grants. In-person office work expected in combination with remote work.

Appointment: The initial appointment will be on a fixed term with subsequent reappointment based upon satisfactory performance and availability of resources. Screening of applications will begin immediately and remain open until the position is filled. The salary for this position is equivalent to other ANID-FONDECYT postdoctoral grant. In-person office work is expected in combination with remote work.

Application: All applicants must submit the following documentation via email to nucleomileniondp@gmail.com:●Curriculum Vitaeincludingtheinformation and contact details for two referees who we can approach for recommendations. ●Application letter(1-2 pages): Please provide information about your (e.g., research experience, methodological expertise), your motivation to apply, your research interests and your expected contribution to nDP research areas.Evaluation and selection for this position will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Based within the Scientific Coordination team, the trainee will provide support for the organisation of the scientific conference Lisbon Addictions 2024, the EMCDDA future's project and cross-agency/organisation institutional collaboration.

The trainee will also assist with the planning implementation and follow-up of various technical meetings.

Based within the coordination sector of the public health unit, the trainee will assist the public health unit and three scientific sectors in work with implementation of important priorities linked to drug trends analysis, drug policy and practice. Specifically, the trainee will assist with tasks linked to responses monitoring, the European Responses Guide and the Best Practice portal, policy evaluation and new trends.

The trainee will also assist with tasks including ad hoc literature reviews, meeting preparation and support etc.