Assistant Principal Clinical Research Scientist
Published:KMR 04- Advertised Date: 06/24/2022
- Closing Date: 07/14/2022 17:00:00
- Applications: 86
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- i. Identifying research gaps in line with the Institute’s research priority areas;
- ii.Development of research proposals in the relevant research thematic area;
- iii.Implementing pre-clinical and clinical research projects and/or supervise designated aspects of the work;
- iv.Conducting medical examinations and writing medical reports;
- v.General diagnosis, care, treatment and provision of specialized clinical care for study participants;
- vi.Conducting community diagnosis, care and treatment during Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities;
- vii. Establishing strategic partnerships for research, training, innovations, technology;
- viii.Sourcing for grants to fund the approved research protocols;
- ix.Supervising junior professional and technical staff attached to his/her pre-clinical and clinical research program,
- x.Monitoring and evaluating implementation of research projects;
- xi.Writing manuscripts, reports and translating research findings into lay language;
- xii. Disseminating and translating research findings for evidence based policy formulations and implementation;
- xiii. Identifying technology with potential for intellectual property protection;
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | i.At least four(4) years relevant work experience; | Mandatory |
| 2 | ii.Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields;- Medicine and surgery, Dentistry, Veterinary, Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 3 | iii.Master’s degree in any of the following fields;-, Clinical Medicine/ Surgery/ Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy;OR | Mandatory |
| 4 | iv.Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Biomedical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Public Health, any relevant Social Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 5 | v.Developed at least twelve (12) proposals, six (6) of which have been funded; | Mandatory |
| 6 | vi.Published at least six (6) articles in refereed journals with at least three (3) article as the first or lead author; | Mandatory |
| 7 | vii.Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 8 | viii.Proficiency in computer application; and | Mandatory |
| 9 | i.Strategic thinking; | Skills & Competencies |
| 10 | ii.Proposal writing skills; | Skills & Competencies |
| 11 | iii.Analytical skills; | Skills & Competencies |
| 12 | iv.Creativity and Innovativeness; | Skills & Competencies |
| 13 | v.Critical thinking skills; | Skills & Competencies |
| 14 | vi.Research fundraising skills; | Skills & Competencies |
| 15 | vii.Communication and reporting skills; | Skills & Competencies |
| 16 | viii.Interpersonal and negotiation skills; | Skills & Competencies |
| 17 | ix.Networking and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams; | Skills & Competencies |
| 18 | x.Team player | Skills & Competencies |
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Job Type
Permanent
Salary
0
No. of Vacancies
3
Job Grade
KMR 04
Location
Address:P.O. BOX 54840-00200
Phone No:+254(020)2722541,011990227
City:NAIROBI
Post Code:
Email Address:d365@kemri.go.ke
Our Vission:To be a Leading Centre of Excellence in Research for Human Health
Our Mission:To improve Human Health and Quality of Life 9through Research,Capacity,Building,Innovation and Service Delivery
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