4 Assistant Principal Research Scientist (Trainers) Jobs in Kenya - KEMRI

Assistant Principal Research Scientist (Trainers) – 4 positions

Position Description

• The Assistant Principal Research Scientist will be reporting
  to the Director, Directorate of Research Capacity Building

Duties and
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;

Person Specifications

For appointment
to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• At least four (4) years relevant work experience;


• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields;-Medicine
  and surgery, Dentistry, Veterinary, Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications
  from a recognized Institution;


• Master’s degree in any of the following fields;-, Clinical
  Medicine/ Surgery/ Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy;

OR

• 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;


• Developed at least twelve (12) proposals, six (6) of which
  have been funded;


• Published at least six (6) articles in refereed journals with
  at least three (3) article as the first or lead author;


• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
  recognized institution;


• Proficiency in computer application; and


• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Skills and
Competencies

• Strategic thinking;


• Proposal writing skills;


• Analytical skills;


• Creativity and Innovativeness;


• Critical thinking skills;


• Research fundraising skills;


• Communication and reporting skills;


• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;


• Networking and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams;


• Team player

How to Apply

Terms of Employment:

• Employment is for one (1) year contract as per KEMRI Human
  Resource Policy and Procedures Manual with a probation period for the
  first three (3) months.

The following will be
required during the interviews:- Certificate of good conduct, HigherEducation
Loans Board compliance certificate, KRA Tax compliance certificate, Credit
Reference Bureau clearance certificate, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
clearance.

Kindly attach
your cv, cover letter, copies of certified academic and professional
certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents.

All the
applications to be done through KEMRI Website www.kemri.go.ke/erecruitment –
E-Recruitment Portal on or before 16th
July, 2023 latest 5.00 p.m

KEMRI is an equal
opportunity employer committed to diversity. Persons with disability, women,
youth and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. KEMRI does not
charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application,
interview and processing of offerletter. If asked for a fee, report such
requests immediately.

Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.