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About the Journal of Hospital Infection

The Journal of Hospital Infection (JHI) is the editorially independent scientific publication of the Healthcare Infection Society (HIS). The aim of the JHI is to publish high quality research and information relating to infection prevention and control that is relevant to an international audience.

The JHI is seeking a new Editor in Chief to lead the editorial team and develop and achieve the Aims and Scope of the Journal.

Please submit your application to journals@his.org.uk no later than Friday 9 May 2025.

Overall aims of the role

The Editor-in-Chief role is a leadership position on the JHI, appointed to the post by HIS Council for a period of three years, which can be extended up to two additional terms each of two years. The Editor-in-Chief additionally sits on HIS Council.

This important senior leadership role will require a significant and variable time commitment on a weekly basis and will be recompensed by a monthly stipend. It is important to note that this is a voluntary role supported by a stipend, rather than a paid position at HIS. 

The overall aim of the role is to ensure that the Aims and Scope of the Journal are achieved, to oversee the strategic and practical development of the journal, to maintain high-quality editorial standards, to provide strong leadership for the journal’s Editorial Team and International Editorial Board, including the appointment of new members as required, and promotion of the journal. The Editor-in-Chief can be based in any international location but would be required to join HIS if not already a member.

The Editor-in-Chief is additionally responsible for overseeing the JHI peer review process, and for ensuring that the Publisher is provided with a sufficient flow of high-quality articles to maintain the Journal publication schedule.

The Editor-in-Chief will work with the JHI Editorial Team, the HIS Head of Publishing and representatives from our publisher, Elsevier. They will report to the Executive Editorial Board and HIS Council.

Applicants should provide a CV, a short list of selected publications over the last five years and a covering letter addressing your suitability for the role based on the following selection criteria:

Essential

• Editorial and peer review experience
• Nominated area(s) of expertise
• A brief description of one strategic initiative that you could implement as Editor in Chief of the JHI. This should include a summary of what you would do and what it would achieve.

Desirable

• Outline your any current involvement in research and/or research supervision

If you’re unsure whether your experience is relevant, please get in touch and we would be happy to offer advice: journals@his.org.uk

At the JHI, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. In our pursuit of excellence, we recognize the strength in varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the diversity of our editorial team, we encourage applications from individuals who bring unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to the role.

The role is for an initial three-year term with an option for two further terms of two years.

A full job description can be downloaded below.