Vacancy title:
Project Clinician Scientist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Healthcare, Science & Engineering, Education]

Jobs at:
University of Nairobi

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 13 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 30 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national, regional and Afr...

Responsibilities or duties

Development of standardized maternal and neonatal indicators, medical records and databases embedded in routine health information systems

Working with the data team in the provision of clinical input for data quality assurance, monitoring reports and dashboards

Tracking updates in clinical practice guidelines and how these relate to quality of care

Support multisite maternal and neonatal quality improvement including fostering of peer to peer networks, data use, QI reviews and cross-site learning sessions

Participate in analysis of data and developing written outputs

Participate in related training activities and study workshops or meetings

Performing any other related duty as assigned.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

At a minimum, the PCS will have:

Registered specialist medical practitioners and should possess MMed (Obstetrics Gynaecology) or its equivalent from a recognized institution

Master’s degree in Public Health or Epidemiology

They should have at least 2 publications in referred journals

Clear interest in health systems and health services research

Prior work on team-based projects and demonstrable organizational skills

Experience needed

Prior work on team-based projects and demonstrable organizational skills

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Never pay for any notarisation, certificate or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Method of Application

Notes:

• Applicants should  their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone contacts and  contacts;
• Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi;
• Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations;
• The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement;
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Applications should be  as one file in PDF

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026

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