Journal of the International AIDS Society Editorial Associate

About the role

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF), together with the International AIDS Society (IAS), is recruiting two Editorial Associates for the Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS). The positions are based at DTHF's headquarters in Woodstock, Cape Town, and report to the JIAS Managing Editor in Geneva. The journal is an open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal with an impact factor of 5.2, covering HIV-related research across many disciplines.

Key responsibilities

• Support the editorial process, especially coordinating publication of special issues and communication
• Assist editors with tasks including the peer review process
• Assess new manuscripts and manage and expedite peer review, inviting reviewers and following up on progress
• Communicate feedback to authors and assess revised manuscripts
• Coordinate journal supplements and liaise with publishers and suppliers
• Manage the editorial inbox, promote the journal on social media, and organise editorial meetings and mentoring activities
• Write meeting and evaluation reports, and run surveys and statistical analyses of article performance

Required profile

• Masters' degree in a scientific, public health or relevant discipline
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar position, preferably in HIV/AIDS or public health
• Experience writing for peer-reviewed journals and acting as a peer reviewer is an asset
• Advanced English, international travel 1-2 times per year, and ability to work independently

Required skills

• Scientific writing and editing
• Research databases such as PubMed, Web of Science and Dimensions
• Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Power BI, and EndNote

Applications close on 18 November 2026 and must include a cover letter, an updated CV and certified copies of qualifications and referee details; foreign nationals must attach a work permit. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.