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Monday 9 September 2013

Publishing Manager Job offers in Uganda at African Health Sciences

Job Title Publishing Manager
Country Uganda
City Kampala
Category Management

African Health Sciences is a rapidly growing reputable journal published by the Makerere University College of Health Sciences. We wish to recruit a dynamic self-driven Publishing Manager

Job Description

• Manage articles submission, review and publishing processes

• Prompt response to authors, reviewers and readers

• Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.

• Operate desktop publishing software to design, layout, and produce camera-ready publication.

• Scan and edit photographs and other images

• Produce graphics such as diagrams, charts and tables

• Re-size design elements to fit the page

• Make sure that each page, and the document as a whole, is uncluttered and well balanced

• Any other duties assigned by the editor

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/ Humanities/Communication with at least two year’s experience in publishing.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills





• Must have the technical capacity to work in a fully electronic environment; knowledge of HTML and web accessibility standards
• Editing experience in publishing or journalism, with ability to quickly edit articles for content, grammar, and style and to work with writers to ensure AHS content meets high editorial standards.

• Dynamic, self-motivated individual

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to set and meet firm deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment

• Have excellent computer skills and knowledge

• Be creative, with an eye for good design

• Be able to prioritize a varied workload

• Work well under pressure and to strict deadlines

Terms and Conditions

The salary and terms and conditions are very competitive and negotiable based on experience.

 How to Apply

Application together with a current CV indicating 2 professional references and day time telephone contact plus copies of relevant certificates should emailed to the Editor-in-Chief, African Health Sciences at makchsjournai@gmaii.com Deadline: 26th September 2013 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.