Zanmi Lasante (“ZL”) is a recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. Through its service delivery, training, advocacy and research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH operates sites for clinical care, research and training in 10 countries (Haiti, Peru, Russia, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Sierra Leone and Liberia) and has a growing network of affiliated organizations and initiatives in several other countries. This is an exciting time for ZL. The organization is taking on immense challenges while its heightened visibility has brought the opportunity to influence even greater changes on the global stage. As our work continues to increase in scope and impact, ZL seeks individuals committed to the mission and values of the organization to join the team.
Job Profile:
The Academic Writing Coach will support Zanmi Lasante residents, fellows, faculty, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to write research proposals, grants, and scholarly articles.
Fonctions
• Assist the writers in structuring and developing their ideas
• Review documents and provide thorough, constructive feedback
• Edit articles for publication
• Conduct individual or small group writing coaching or training sessions toward the development of academic and professional writing skills.
• Serve as a mentor for our cadres involved in developing proposals and research documents
• Provide other writing support as needed.
Qualifications Requises
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences or the Humanities, PhD preferred
• Demonstrated ability to write clear and compelling academic prose
• Experience teaching writing and the communication of scientific information
• Strong technology skills
• Proven writing and editing skills
• Experience supporting authors
• Experience with editing academic material such as dissertations, journal articles, grant proposals
• Ability to communicate with residents or staff on a one-to-one basis, helping them develop their writing skills.
• Knowledge of academic writing (including reference citation) and instruction techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
