Who We Are:
The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme is well known internationally for its work in improving global health. The Programme has a diverse clinical research programme that includes clinical trials of disease prevention, vaccines, management of acute illness, basic science and translation of research findings into global health policy.
The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme is well known internationally for its work in improving global health. The Programme has a diverse clinical research programme that includes clinical trials of disease prevention, vaccines, management of acute illness, basic science and translation of research findings into global health policy.
Research Officer
Responsibilities:
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To review and summarise issues from
the published scientific literature in specific areas of interest, with a
particular focus on international collaborative research in Africa; and to
update this as needed over time.
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To review and summarise national and
international guidelines or policy documents relevant to foci of specific
social science research projects; and to update this as needed over time.
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To contribute to the development and
ethical conduct of specific areas of social science research at KWTRP,
including planning, tool development and data collection and analysis for
quantitative and qualitative research, and writing scientific papers and blogs
around current areas of work.
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Amongst social science studies, a
focal area is empirical ethics research around recent developments and enduring
ethical questions in biomedical research. Examples of such foci include
developments in Controlled Human Infection Studies on malaria, which are
currently being conducted in Kilifi and recruiting participants from Kilifi
County and Ahero in Kisumu County. Other areas may include community engagement
in different forms of health research and vulnerability in research.
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To contribute to the dissemination of
information from the study, including through the preparation of reports, blogs
and manuscripts for publication, making presentations at scientific meetings
and feeding back to participants in the consultation exercise.
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Where indicated, provide training and
support to other research team members / collaborating partners in areas within
these responsibilities.
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And any other duties that may be
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
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MA or MSc in a relevant subject such
as Social Science (related to health), Public Health, Bioethics, Law, Nursing,
Medicine or equivalent
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At least 3 years of health research
experience, ideally including at least 2 years post masters experience in
collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative research data. Experience
in peer-reviewed publishing will be an advantage.
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Computer literacy with proficiency in
Microsoft applications and software for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
How to
Apply:
Interested and qualified? Go to KEMRI
Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) career website on
jobs.kemri-wellcome.org to apply
