Kenya Medical Research Institute
Research Scientist (Reproductive Health Research)
1 Post
Category: Research
Department:Research & Training
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description:
The primary role of this position is to increase the capacity of reproductive
health research at the institute cognizant of the expansion of the Institutes
programs to include a reproductive health focused program.Research Scientist (Reproductive Health Research)
1 Post
Category: Research
Department:Research & Training
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description:
Duties and Responsibilities
- Secure
research grants particularly those in areas of reproductive health,
including a focus on sexually transmitted diseases and HIV, causes of
maternal morbidity and mortality, safe motherhood and addressing the
challenges of improving maternal health in Kenya.
Preferred Skills:
Qualifications and Competencies
Qualifications and Competencies
- Degree
in Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental
Practitioners Board with current licensure.
- Masters
in Obstetrics and Gynecology (recognition from the KMDPB for this
specialty is an added advantage).
- Masters
in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters.
- Proven
track record in attracting research grants (evidenced by grants and
publications).
- Proven
track record of mentorship.
- Knowledge
and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience
in conducting clinical trials.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication.
- Competency
in MS office.
- Must
have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills.
- Must
be a team player.
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi
Email: director@kemri.org
Attn: Head of Human Resources
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