Hello, I’m Jack.
I manage the Centre for Health Economics & Policy Innovation at Imperial College Business School.
I am in charge of all aspects of Research Support for the Centre, including:
Core Management
- Provide high level oversight to operational activities of the Centre
- Lead the development of all initiatives and strategies to maximise the growth and sustainability of the Centre, including the development of our vision and mission
- Undertake continuous operational and financial assessments against clear objectives, to maintain the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of our research
- Engage with senior staff at all levels of the university to ensure the strategic alignment of our objectives
- Attend and chair key management groups and committees
- Establish and coordinate activities of the Centre’s Advisory Board Provide management oversight on all research projects
- Manage infrastructure and resources necessary for conducting research
- Lead on and coordinate grant applications for external funding
- Establish working relationships with data providers
- Ensure the continuity of contracts, and faciliate the growth and career development of research staff
- Maintain the financial accountability and sustainability of the Centre Lead the delivery of communication, dissemination and exploitation plans for all outputs
- Utilise technological innovations to enhance the activities and impact of the Centre’s research
- Provide a supportive, inclusive and motivating working environment
- Line management of professional and research staff
- Responsibility for all marketing activities, including the website, social media and annual conference
Financial Management
- Management of Centre budget and reporting routines
- Leading fund raising efforts with relevant Business School and College offices
- Ensuring compliance with all internal, funder-specific and national reporting requirements, audit requirements, contracts, costing, approvals, procurement and employment
- Overseeing preparation of research content and financial reports as per funder requirements
- Identifying suitable funding opportunities from research councils, charities, governments, industry and other external bodies for our academics tailored to their research interests, while facilitating cross-faculty and cross-discipline collaborations on bids
Information Governance
- As Information Governance lead for the Centre, ensuring compliance with all appropriate Information Governance legislation including GDPR, DPA and FoI among others
- In collaboration with the Data Protection Officer, ensuring all IG policies for the Centre are up to date and all breach reporting procedures are followed
Research Management
- Leading, in collaboration with Centre Faculty, the development of grant and fellowship applications, including writing content; all administrative matters including costing staff and resources, ensuring compliance with funder requirements, achieving appropriate sign off; and the submission of bids
- Leading the management of active Centre research projects, including hiring staff, data negotiation and acquisition, data storage and processing, data manipulation and technical research issues, funder compliance, budget planning, communication, event management, dissemination, progress reports and resolving any project-related issues
Data Management
- Management of the Centre’s data assets, including identifying needs for key datasets; leading applications for data; establishing relationships with data providers and negotiating access to data; identifying and ensuring researchers store and process data in an appropriately compliant and suitable environment for research; obtaining ethics clearance where necessary; managing arrangements for preserving data security and confidentiality; and ensuring users are compliant with the relevant data regulations
External Relations
- Developing links with external organisations and across College, including academic partners in teaching and research; potential users of the Centre’s work in health systems, government and relevant industries
Events
- Management of all Centre events, including conferences, project meetings, dissemination and networking events
- Promoting activities internally and externally via networks, social networking, online media and other marketing channels
Previously I worked as a post-doctoral researcher with the HIV Modelling Consortium at Imperial College London. My research focused on improving patient outcomes through strengthening HIV care programmes in sub-Saharan Africa.
My PhD thesis “Understanding How Health Systems Providing ART in sub-Saharan Africa Can Generate Even Greater Health Benefits for Their Communities” was supervised by Prof. Tim Hallett and Dr Jeffrey Eaton.
I still publish research on various topics of interest, including HIV and Health Economics. My latest publications can be found on Google Scholar.
Outside of work I am an enthusiastic recreational runner and clock an average of 70 miles a week. My current goal is a 2:45 marathon. If not running then I can usually be found fixing cars or playing the guitar.
If you have made it this far, feel free to contact me using any of the links at the bottom of the screen.
Jack