Applications are invited for the position of Editor of the Journal of Hospital Infection.

We are seeking applications for two Editors to join the team of the internationally-respected Journal of Hospital Infection (JHI), the official journal of the Healthcare Infection Society (HIS). The roles are voluntary, but a stipend is provided. 

The JHI is a high-ranking monthly journal, publishing quality research and information relating to infection prevention and control (IPC) in healthcare settings that is relevant to an international audience. Established alongside HIS in 1980, the readership and importance of the journal has grown steadily with the current impact factor standing at 3.1 and a worldwide base of subscribers, International Editorial Board members and authors.

The Aims and Scope and other journal information can be read on the JHI website. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team of a well-established international journal on its next stage of development. The successful candidate will be a leading member of the IPC community and will have a strong publishing record and prior experience on an editorial team. Above all, the successful candidate must be passionate about the JHI and demonstrate a clear vision for its future growth and development.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Strong subject knowledge of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings
• Sound scientific judgment and willingness to make strong editorial decisions  
• Prior experience of an editorial role on an international medical journal
• Ability to address sensitive matters diplomatically and considerately
• Awareness of trends within publishing and knowledge dissemination more broadly
• Openness to developing new ideas  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Editors are full members of the Journal of Hospital Infection (JHI) Editorial Team. Editors are appointed for a period of 3 years.

Overall aims of the post
The JHI is a publication of the Healthcare Infection Society (HIS). Editors are responsible, as members of the Editorial Team, for ensuring that the Aims and Scope of the Journal are achieved. Editors are responsible for assessing submissions to the JHI, for managing peer review or for assigning suitable articles to Specialist Editors or Assistant Editors for peer review, and making timely decisions to reject, revise or accept articles that have been assigned to them by the Editorial and Production Manager (EPM) via the online submission system, Editorial Manager. Editors are additionally expected to attend Editorial Team meetings, and may occasionally be asked to participate in other HIS activities. 

HIS is committed to creating an inclusive culture that supports equality and diversity at all levels. We are actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. 

To apply, please submit a CV, a short summary of your vision for the JHI, and an accompanying letter outlining the skills, experience and knowledge you can bring to this position to journals@his.org.uk

Closing date: 14 November 2025

A full role description is available in PDF form at the link below. Please email journals@his.org.uk.

Applications will be shortlisted after the closing date, with interviews to be held soon after.