Purpose & Objectives

The purpose of the consultant is primarily to help inSupply teams prepare publication-ready manuscripts that can be submitted to peer-reviewed journals and have a high chance of acceptance. The secondary purpose is to provide high-level coaching and mentoring to teams on the thought process and systematic approach behind quality manuscript development, so that, in the future, teams are better equipped and experienced to lead publications themselves.

InSupply teams are likely to require the following types of support

Provide direction and support to teams in:

• Undertaking significant revisions to manuscripts that were not accepted for publication but that have a sufficient level of evidence for publication.
• Working with teams that have identified potential results for publication but can use support in focus, framing, and setup of manuscript and support during the writing process (heavy editing, coaching on messaging, implications of results, etc)
• Thinking through potential new manuscripts based on project results and helping to frame the focus and hypotheses for these manuscripts, and establishing clear roles for the writing team. Supporting teams throughout the manuscript writing process
• Copy-editing only
• Scout and advocate for publication opportunities that align with inSupply’s strategic goals to enhance visibility and thought leadership, while providing guidance on dissemination strategies to maximize the impact of publications.

What we expect from a consultant/firm:

• 10+ years of specific experience in scientific writing and research
• Experience supporting public health research across a range of public health areas, including RMNCH, quality improvement, and health systems
• Demonstrated experience with writing or supporting teams to improve all aspects of publications and manuscripts overall, revising manuscripts based on significant comments received from reviewers, and helping to frame and organize the content of potential manuscripts to maximize acceptance in quality, peer-reviewed journals
• Experience working on submissions across a range of publications
• Professional, responsible, flexible, collaborative, accountable, and inherently curious about inSupply’s work
• Able to communicate effectively with staff; adept at working with implementers to pull out the “so what” that would make for compelling content and supporting team growth in explaining ideas and their underlying rationale to a range of audiences
• Tech savvy and able to work independently with remote and diverse teams spanning different time zones, cultures, and program areas in global health.