KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
Key Responsibilities:
- •Identifying research gaps in line with the Institute’s research priority areas;
- •Development of research proposals in the relevant research thematic area;
- •Implementing pre-clinical and clinical research projects and/or supervise designated aspects of the work;
- •Conducting medical examinations and writing medical reports;
- •General diagnosis, care, treatment and provision of specialized clinical care for study participants;
- •Conducting community diagnosis, care and treatment during Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities;
- •Establishing strategic partnerships for research, training, innovations, technology;
- •Sourcing for grants to fund the approved research protocols;
- •Supervising junior professional and technical staff attached to his/her pre-clinical and clinical research program,
- •Monitoring and evaluating implementation of research projects;
- •Writing manuscripts, reports and translating research findings into lay language;
- •Disseminating and translating research findings for evidence based policy formulations and implementation;
- •Identifying technology with potential for intellectual property protection;
- •Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all data collection and processing as well as for the management and deployment of study drugs;
- •Plan and coordinate meetings for both internal project staff and external collaborators/visitors;
- •Host/participate in scheduled conference calls with the international study partners.
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | •At least four (4) years relevant work experience; | Mandatory |
| 2 | •Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; - Medicine and surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; | Mandatory |
| 3 | •Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Clinical Medicine/ Surgery/ Dentistry, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Public Health, any relevant Social Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 4 | •Developed at least twelve (12) proposals, six (6) of which have been funded; | Mandatory |
| 5 | •Published at least six (6) articles in refereed journals with at least three (3) articles as the first or lead author; | Mandatory |
| 6 | •Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 7 | •At least 7-10 years of public health experience in the management of diseases relevant to child health is required, including 3 years’ experience of working with ministries of health in developing countries. | Mandatory |
| 8 | •At least 3 years’ experience conducting public health research as a principal or a co-investigator. | Mandatory |
| 9 | •Strong report and manuscript writing skills, with evidence; | Skills & Competencies |
| 10 | •Proficiency in computer application. | Skills & Competencies |
| 11 | •Strategic thinking; | Skills & Competencies |
| 12 | •Proposal writing skills; | Skills & Competencies |
| 13 | •Analytical skills; | Skills & Competencies |
| 14 | •Creativity and Innovativeness; | Skills & Competencies |
| 15 | •Critical thinking skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 16 | •Research fundraising skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 17 | •Communication and reporting skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 18 | •Interpersonal and negotiation skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 19 | •Team player | Skills & Competencies |
Application Procedure:
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- Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.