Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

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Post Doctoral Researcher -CARISSA STUDY - Kilifi

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

PhD/Fellowship

Experience

1 year

Location

Kilifi

Job Field

Research and Development

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the collection, processing, compilation, and analysis of study data/samples and ensure all related records and reports are handled and managed in line with study protocols.
• Network, collaborate and partner with the other Departments, research groups and other internal and external CARisSA Study stakeholders and support in Project Management to ensure quality of outputs and timely completion of Projects
• Work with the Principal Investigator and other Programme Researchers to identify sustainable funding opportunities and develop proposals to secure Research Grants and funding.
• Contribute to Capacity building by developing and maintaining user-friendly study related learning aids and reference materials as well as organizing and delivering short online refresher courses as necessary.
• Mentor CARISSA Study researcher team by developing, implementing and reviewing Scientific Research mentorship approaches to the assigned AROs, Postgraduate students and interns
• Disseminate and publish CARISSA Study research work by preparing policy briefs, manuscripts, publishing in reputable scientific journals and disseminating at various internal and external meetings, conferences, workshops and other relevant Scientific forums
• Manage the CARISSA Study research team by providing direct supervision to the assigned team members and participate in other study HR Management issues as assigned
• Contribute to the CARISSA Study research team’s full compliance with all relevant internal ethical and Research Governance protocols, policies and procedures as well as all external legal, ethical and regulatory requirements by ensuring proper documentation and adherence at all Research Phases

Vacancy Requirements:

• Minimum PhD in in Epidemiology or related field any other relevant field from a recognized university Mandatory
• An undergraduate degree in a health-related field (including Medicine and Surgery) Mandatory
• If medically qualified, should be registered (or eligible to be registered) with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board Mandatory
• Minimum One (1) Year Academic and/or Practical experience in Research from a reputable Research institution Mandatory
• Demonstrated Strong experience in quantitative skills and proficient in advanced statistical programming e.g. with Stata/R or other software Mandatory
• Experience in conducting field/clinical research Mandatory
• Experience working with external stakeholders as well as community health workers Mandatory
• Demonstrated high levels of integrity and confidentiality Ethics & Integrity
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Skills & Competencies
• Ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with internal and external collaborators Skills & Competencies
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines. Skills & Competencies
• Strong Team Management and decision-making skills Skills & Competencies

• Lead the collection, processing, compilation, and analysis of study data/samples and ensure all related records and reports are handled and managed in line with study protocols.
• Network, collaborate and partner with the other Departments, research groups and other internal and external CARisSA Study stakeholders and support in Project Management to ensure quality of outputs and timely completion of Projects
• Work with the Principal Investigator and other Programme Researchers to identify sustainable funding opportunities and develop proposals to secure Research Grants and funding.
• Contribute to Capacity building by developing and maintaining user-friendly study related learning aids and reference materials as well as organizing and delivering short online refresher courses as necessary.
• Mentor CARISSA Study researcher team by developing, implementing and reviewing Scientific Research mentorship approaches to the assigned AROs, Postgraduate students and interns
• Disseminate and publish CARISSA Study research work by preparing policy briefs, manuscripts, publishing in reputable scientific journals and disseminating at various internal and external meetings, conferences, workshops and other relevant Scientific forums
• Manage the CARISSA Study research team by providing direct supervision to the assigned team members and participate in other study HR Management issues as assigned
• Contribute to the CARISSA Study research team’s full compliance with all relevant internal ethical and Research Governance protocols, policies and procedures as well as all external legal, ethical and regulatory requirements by ensuring proper documentation and adherence at all Research Phases

• Demonstrated Strong experience in quantitative skills and proficient in advanced statistical programming e.g. with Stata/R or other software
• Experience in conducting field/clinical research
• Experience working with external stakeholders as well as community health workers
• Demonstrated high levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with internal and external collaborators
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to deliver quality outputs within strict timelines.
• Strong Team Management and decision-making skills

• Minimum PhD in in Epidemiology or related field any other relevant field from a recognized university
• An undergraduate degree in a health-related field (including Medicine and Surgery)
• If medically qualified, should be registered (or eligible to be registered) with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Minimum One (1) Year Academic and/or Practical experience in Research from a reputable Research institution