The International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) and Oxford University Press (OUP), are seeking applications for the position of Supplements Deputy Editor for the International Journal for Quality in Health Care (IJQHC).  The Supplements Deputy Editor will be the Editor in charge of commissioning supplements, ensuring they reach publication, and championing research content for the IJQHC. The role holder will assist the Editor-in-Chief in commissioning quality content to help maintain the Journal's audience in a competitive market. The Supplements Editor will work collaboratively with the co-Deputy Editors, the Editor-in-Chief, OUP and ISQua. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Supplements Deputy Editor will: 

1. Stimulate the development of quality supplements for the Journal;
2. Commission relevant articles for the supplement, particularly commentaries or papers that fit the journal’s existing series;
3. Make provisional and final decisions on manuscripts submitted to supplements. 
4. Work with the EIC to approve the supplement
5. Appoint the Guest Editor(s)
6. Work with the Guest Editor(s) to ensure they commission papers
7. Work with the Supplements team and the Editorial Office in the development of the supplement
8. Manage the review process for the supplement papers - select, invite, and assign (or recommend) reviewers for papers suitable for peer review
9. Assess reviewers’ comments
10. Advise/collaborate, at the request of the Editor-in-Chief, on appeals
11. On the basis of reviews, make recommendations to the Guest Editor(s) and Editor-in-Chief on the acceptance of papers of a suitable standard;
12. Provide specialised advice about other papers submitted to lJQHC;
13. Provide editorials for the lJQHC

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS  

At least five years’ experience as a senior academic and or research professional, with a recognised and demonstrated standard of excellence in the following areas:  

1. An established track record in Health Services Research, Improvement Science, Implementation Science or Patient Safety research or practice
2. Experience in an editorial role for a scientific or academic journal
3. Experience as a reviewer of papers submitted to a scientific or academic journal

BUDGET AND COMPENSATION

1. Compensation: This is a voluntary, unpaid position. Subject to fulfilling responsibilities and recognising their special contribution to the Journal, ISQua will advance a grant of up to €1000 (euro) as needed to cover some of the costs of attending the ISQua International Conference. Registration for the main annual ISQua Conference will also be free of charge for each year of the appointment. 
2. Budget for commissioning: Allocation to support 1–2 supplements per year, including editorial expenses, peer review costs, and limited honoraria for guest editors or contributors as needed.
3. Revenue opportunities: Supplements may attract external funding or sponsorship, potentially offsetting costs and allowing for future growth in the number of commissioned supplements.

You are invited to apply by emailing a cover letter and a brief CV, a maximum of two pages, stating your professional affiliations, place of work, interests and skills to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by close of business on Thursday, 13th February 2025.