Editor: East Asia - Journal of Child Health Care - Sage Publications

Editor: East AsiaJournal of Child Health CareJournal of Child Health Care is a broad ranging, international, professionally-oriented,interdisciplinary and peer reviewed journal. It focuses on issues related to the health and healthcare of neonates, children, young people and their families, including areas such as illness,disability, complex needs, well-being, quality of life and mental health care in a diverse range ofsettings. The Journal of Child Health Care publishes original theoretical, empirical and reviewpapers which have application to a wide variety of disciplines. http://chc.sagepub.com/Documentation package: Advertisement, JobDescription & Person SpecificationCreated byProfessor Bernie Carter, Editor in ChiefJournal of Child Health CareFinal version: 16 th June 2013

Advertisement (Editor: East Asia)The Journal of Child Health Care is actively seeking a highly motivated and committed individual toundertake the post of Editor (East Asia). This exciting opportunity reflects the growth of the Journal and acommitment to further develop and enhance the impact of the Journal. The journal is the official journal ofthe Association of British Paediatric Nurses (ABPN). It also works in partnership with the CCNI in Australia.The Editor (East Asia) will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and Editors (UK, USA, Australasia) withparticular responsibility for enhancing the profile of the Journal in the East Asia, working innovatively tosustain and enhance the global standing of the journal (e.g., impact factor), managing manuscripts andcontributing to decision making, liaising with contributors, reviewers and other members of the EditorialBoard team, promoting the work of the journal and supporting its development in other ways.Applications are sought from professionally qualified individuals (e.g. children’s nurses, paediatricians,researchers, educationalists, psychologists, sociologists) who are working in the field of children’s healthcare and who wish to contribute to the work of the Journal of Child Health Care.There are number of benefits of undertaking such a role. These include the experience of working within aninternational team of editors and engaging with authors and ideas from all over the world. Other benefitsinclude developing an insider perspective on publishing and enhancing reviewing, decision-making,communication and organisational skills. The work also helps to raise the profile of the individual andpositions them as an international player within child health care. These skills, experience and expertiseacquired can add depth to an individual’s CV and this can reap rewards in terms of career progression.The Editor (East Asia) will report directly to the Editor-in-Chief (and indirectly to the Publishers and theAssociation of British Paediatric Nurses).Application detailsInformal enquiries are welcome – initially by email (see address below).Applications for the role should be made by the submission of:• a supporting statement which clearly indicates experience/expertise in relation to the four coreareas of role/responsibility and also indicating how the essential (and where appropriate desirable)criteria are met. This application should not run to more than three single sided sheets of paper andfont size no smaller than 11pt.• Curriculum vitae• Names and contact details (including email address) of two relevant referees who can beapproached if necessary.Applications should be submitted by email with subject line stating ‘Application for Editor (East Asia)(JCHC)’ to Prof Bernie Carter (bcarter@uclan.ac.uk)Deadline for submission of applications is 1 st August 2013Notification of outcome of applications should be by 1 st October 2013 (subject to receipt of references).Final version: 16 th June 20131 | P age

Job Description: Roles and responsibilities: Editor (East Asia)IntroductionThe Editor (East Asia) shall report directly to the Editor-in-Chief and indirectly to the Publisher and to theAssociation of British Paediatric Nurses (ABPN). The role and responsibilities of the Editor (East Asia) coverfour broad areas:• Manuscript management and editing• Strategic management and innovation• Enhancing the profile of the Journal with a special focus on the East Asia• Marketing and promoting the work of the journalThe workload/time commitment involved is difficult to predict but it is likely to be around 3 hours perweek. The journal uses SageTrack as its manuscript submission system. Training in the use of SageTrack willbe provided to the successful candidate.Manuscript management: editingThe roles and responsibilities will be to manage a ‘caseload of papers’ in an editorial capacity undertakingthe following responsibilities:1. provide editorial management of each manuscript assigned to you ensuring that it is managed in afair and equitable manner and ensuring due diligence in respect of your decision-making andfeedback to contributors2. provide constructive feedback to the authors with due consideration of the reviewers commentsand recommendations and to provide encouragement, where appropriate, to authors to resubmit.3. work collegiately with authors to provide them with a supportive environment whilst they arewithin the ‘system’4. work collegiately and supportively with reviewers providing feedback, as appropriate, andfacilitating their involvement with the journal5. synthesise recommendations from reviewers and propose recommendations for papers within thereview process in relation to whether they should be rejected, revised (minor/major) or consideredfor acceptance.Strategic ManagementThe roles and responsibilities will be to:1. contribute via meetings and dialogue (face-to-face, as appropriate or through electronic mediasuch as Skype, Adobe Connect, email etc.) to the strategic development of the journal2. adopt a reflective stance and provide advice to the Editor-in-Chief, the Publisher, Core EditorialBoard, the ABPN and CCNI on editorial issues and other strategic and marketing points3. attend or otherwise contribute to Editorial Board meetings4. consider ways of further enhancing the internationality and multidisciplinary of the journal andhow these could be implemented.5. identify ways of enhancing the impact factor of the journal.Final version: 16 th June 20132 | P age

6. advise on new appointments to the Core Editorial Board and to the IEB7. take a lead responsibility for enhancing the profile of the Journal within the East Asia.Marketing and PromotionThe roles and responsibilities will be to:1. act as an ambassador for the Journal of Child Health Care, the ABPN, CCNI and Sage Publicationsand to promote the journal (as appropriate) when undertaking any professional activity.2. represent the journal, as appropriate, at conferences, workshops etc.3. promote the journal and identifying opportunities for marketing and increasing the profile andprestige of the JCHC (e.g., through twitter and other social media)4. work collegiately with members of the Editorial Board who have lead roles for marketing andpromotion.Final version: 16 th June 20133 | P age

Person specification (Editor: East Asia)Essential CriteriaDesirable CriteriaGeneral Sound knowledge of own specialist area of children’s health care. Breadth of knowledge of child health careAcademicProfessional qualification relevant to child health careInternational/national reputation in own area of expertise/practiceInvolvement nationally/regionally in child health care issues andconferencesGood links and networks with colleagues, other institutions, professionalbodies and other groups at regional/national levels.Experience of using ‘new technologies’ for communication (e.g., AdobeConnect, Skype, Twitter)Good IT skills and willingness to develop expertise in SageTrack systemEvidence of implementation of innovationQualified to PhD level in area of relevance to children/young people/healthcare.Portfolio of publications in the area of children/young people/health care.Experience of acting as a reviewer/referrer for other scholarly journals (orsimilar experience).Sound critical thinking and critical reading skills.Ability to provide constructive feedback to a wide range of papers.Personal Evidence of leadership qualities and ability to work as part of a team and .Ability to be imaginative, creative, innovative, patient and retain a sense ofhumour.Ability to work under own initiative and help drive initiatives forward.Commitment to mission of JCHC.International reputation and leadership in child health care issues.Involvement at international level in child health issuesEstablished and wide network of links with colleagues, institutions,professional bodies and other groups.Expertise in use of social mediaEvidence of strategic implementation of innovationEstablished, cohesive and strong record of publication in the area ofchildren/young people/health care.Editorial Board experience as well as robust review/referring experience.Experience of using Scholar One as author or reviewerEvidence of these attributes in relation to publication.Evidence of initiatives in relation to publication.Final version: 16 th June 20134 | P age

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