Book Editor
Reporting Relationship
Will directly report to
the Group Director, Partnerships and External Affairs.
Scope of the Job
The ideal candidate will
be a meticulous and creative editor and a prompt and thorough communicator with
great attention to detail. The Editor’s mission will be to edit and refine the
draft content to produce the final chapters of the book. These will include
maintaining a high standard of accuracy and consistency throughout, while also
ensuring that the content reflects the dynamic social, political, economic, and
global health context in Sub-Saharan Africa. You’ll work closely with the
author and researcher to enhance the book’s structure, eliminate redundancy,
and provide essential socio-political and historical context where necessary.
The candidate’s linguistic
prowess will be key in polishing grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence
structure while preserving the author’s unique style. The candidate will
collaborate with the team to select visuals and oversee the book’s layout and
design. Your guidance will extend to references, bibliography, indexing,
footnotes, and endnotes.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure
that the content of the book reflects the social, political, economic, and
global health context in Sub-saharan Africa. A few examples: The impact of
colonization and structural changes needed for building health sub-systems and
access to the most marginalized areas in Africa. The political landscape and
how it shaped the establishment and growth of Amref; the health conditions and
prioritization of programming to respond to urgent health gaps. the Alma Ata
Declaration was a major milestone in 1978 that identified primary health care
as the key to attaining health for all; UHC2030 and the leadership role that
Amref played as co-chair. The role of the Non-Aligned Movement in galvanizing
consensus and solidarity for vaccine access and climate justice for the
non-aligned nations (most African countries are in this category); the
leadership role Amref has taken with Africa CDC, WHO Afro, and other partners.
The global health financing landscape and the evolution we are seeing
concerning shifting to prioritize global south support. The role of conflict
and the ability of African countries to build health systems and deliver access
to equitable health for their populations, etc. The thought leadership journey
of Amref from the first AHAIC in 2017 to the current
Examine
the overall structure of the book and help to reorganize the content (chapters
and content within chapters).
Help
the author fill in gaps in information and remove repetition or unnecessary
details.
Work
with the editor and researcher to provide the socio-political and historical
context where necessary to give readers a better understanding of the setting
and background of events described in the book.
Check
content for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure
ensuring that the content flows while preserving the author’s style of writing.
Revise
headlines and sub-heads in consultation with the author.
Ensure
that content is factual.
Work
with the author and researcher to revise book content in line with
recommendations by the Editorial Committee.
Work
with the author and researcher to select photographs, maps, documents, other
illustrations, and content for augmented reality, and to write appropriate
captions, for reproduction of the book and decide how they will be displayed.
Work
with/supervise the publishers for the layout and design of the book, including
selecting fonts, paper, binding, and promotion.
Guide
for and ensure proper presentation of references/bibliography, indexing,
footnotes, and end notes.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum
of 10 years of book publishing experience.
Strong
editing capabilities.
Broad
knowledge of book production workflows and best practices.
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
Strong
interpersonal skills with the proven ability to collaborate.
Proven
ability to set priorities under pressure and multi-task effectively.
Excellent
attention to detail. Adept in the English language, with a track record in
writing and editing.
Strong
familiarity with technical terms related to health and healthcare.
Demonstrates
a track record of successfully publishing books, and has extensive hands-on
experience within the publishing industry.
How To Apply
Interested? Send your
application to editor.recruitment@amref.org.
Your application should include your CV, which should highlight your relevant
skills and experience; a sample of a book that you have either written or
edited; and a cover letter articulating why you are the most suitable candidate
for this position.
Do not attach any
certificates and/or recommendations. The closing date will be October 30, 2023. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.