Primary Health Care Research & Development (PHCRD) is seeking Associate Editors to join our Editorial Board. We welcome applicants with expertise in any discipline relevant to primary health care.

As an Associate Editor, you will support the Editors-in-Chief by overseeing the peer review process for submissions and assisting in the management and development of the Journal.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including gender, age and ethnicity. We are committed to building an editorial board that reflects our values of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the peer review process for assigned submissions (e.g., review articles, protocol papers), ensuring high standards and timely completion
• Working with the Editorial Office to ensure smooth and efficient processing of submission
• Enlisting and communicating with qualified reviewers to assess submitted content
• Maintaining communication with authors and reviewers throughout the peer review process
• Ensuring that all feedback from peer review is appropriately addressed
• Making recommendations to the Editors-in-Chief regarding acceptance or rejection of submissions
• Assisting the Editors-in-Chief in maintaining and developing the quality of the Journal’s output
• Supporting the development and implementation of strategic initiatives for the Journal
• Assisting in the recruitment of new Associate Editors and Editorial Board Members, subject to approval
• Participating in editorial meetings as required
• Providing updates on Journal activities and developments
• Suggesting ideas for themed content or special collections
• Acting as an ambassador in the promotion of Journal and all its related activities (meetings, supplements, promotion to potential authors and recruitment of new reviewers. etc.)
• Identifying papers suitable for promotion via social media, blog posts, and other channels to increase visibility and engagement

In order to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Izabella Aron, Publisher for PHCRD (Izabella.aron@cambridge.org) by 31st August 2026.