KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research
Programme is well known internationally for its diverse health studies,
including clinical, epidemiological, immunological and health systems research
We are aware that good PhD training
is the foundation for a successful research career. As such, our PhD scheme is
aimed at providing students with an opportunity to carry out their training in
a high quality research environment.
The Programme is seeking to recruit a
PhD Student
with time to be split between Kilifi
and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute in Basel, Switzerland.
The PhD student will work on a
project characterizing heterogeneity in malaria dynamics.
The studies are based on the
observation that malaria transmission, morbidity and mortality, and
contributing factors such as mosquito breeding sites or access to treatment,
are unevenly distributed at a local level.
Characterising patterns of fine-scale
heterogeneity, how areas interconnect and how they respond to interventions
will provide information for use in models to predict the effects of
interventions and more generally in designing effective malaria control
strategies.
The successful candidate will receive
PhD supervision from a statistician and an epidemiologist.
We are looking for a candidate who
has a background in statistics, mathematical modelling, epidemiology or a
related field.
Deadline for this application is 18th
February.
For full job descriptions and
application procedure details, please check our website (www.kemri-wellcome.org)
Find the PhD Studentships under the Careers section.
Head of Communication
Job Ref: MN 5928
Our client, KEMRI - Wellcome Trust
Research Programme based in Kilifi and Nairobi wishes to recruit a suitable
person to fill the above position:
Overall Purpose: Responsibility
for strategic development and management of communications for the Programme.
Covering internal communications
(leadership of intranet and other internal initiatives) and external relations
with international, national, county and local health-related public and
private stakeholders, including developing advocacy strategies with key
organisations.
Job Profile:
Lead and manage the communication and
advocacy strategy for the Programme:
·
Providing overall coordination and
managing capacity building for other staff working on communication at the
centre; including the project communication and media officers, community
liaison managers, MOH-KEMRI liaison manager.
·
Leading Internal communications
through the further development of the intranet and other tools; and
coordinating all branding at the Programme.
·
Managing content for the Programme
website, intranet and all electronic/social media; ensuring that this is kept
up-to-date and relevant
·
Engaging with national partner
organisations and sponsors to build activities with their communication
officers.
·
Developing active International networks
to promote public engagement in science through collaboration with science
related institutions and funders, including the Wellcome Trust, UK
·
Engaging local, national and
international media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, websites, documentaries
and inputs to existing public for a for health and science.
·
Including the development of a media
engagement and management plan
·
Supporting research into practice by
developing materials and mechanisms (with scientists) to disseminate summaries
of research and research findings.
·
Developing and coordinating
networking Initiatives with science related groups and Institutions at national
and international levels.
Person Profile:
·
Advanced University Degree in
Communication, Journalism, Public Relations; or equivalent professional work
experience in the communication area combined with university degree in a
related field.
·
5-10 years of experience in managing
communication.
·
Demonstrated skill in programme
communication, development of information, Education and communication
material, documentation and publication (Including web-based documentation).
·
Knowledge of current theories and
practices in communication research, planning and strategy, and the role of
mass media.
·
Analytical and conceptual skills to
think and plan strategically.
·
Skills and experience in
communication programmes, monitoring, review and evaluation.
·
Proven ability to effectively manage
relationships with media representatives, government officials and community
groups.
Email your detailed application with
details of your current or past gross monthly salary torecruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com before
12 Noon 18th February 2014.