Job Objective
The job holder will coordinate establishment of
Institutes and Centres at the University; assist in the development of the
University’s research agenda, and plan; coordinate and implement research
programmes in accordance with university procedures and funder requirements;
and support the Ethics Review Processes at the University
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and process establishment
of Institutes and Centers in collaboration with Schools and faculty at KCA
University.
- Lead bids for research and/or
consultancy projects.
- Lead relevant meetings associated
with the research projects or related activities.
- Lead and promote activities
designed to develop collaborative research with colleagues.
- Offer technical support to
colleagues who are engaged in research projects or other activities of the
Research, Innovation and Outreach division.
- Actively develop appropriate
external contacts and networks that may lead to future collaboration and
funding opportunities.
- Independently undertake advanced
research and manage associated staff and/or students working on the said
research.
- Lead the production of
high-quality research reports and/or publications as required by the
funding body or for dissemination to the wider scholarly community.
- Take responsibility for resolving
problems affecting the delivery of research projects
- Plan and implement future
research projects that may emerge from a current project.
- Design and facilitate programs to
build and enhance research skills of relevant actors within the KCA
University ecosystem.
- Design and facilitate programs to
build and enhance research skills of relevant actors within the KCA
University ecosystem i.e., establishment of Institutional Scientific &
Ethical Research Committee (ISERC) in compliance with NACOSTI.
- Undertake any other duties that
are relevant to the advancement of research at the University
Qualifications & Experience
- Be a holder of a doctorate
degree.
- Have at least 5 years of work
experience in a research-intensive environment.
- Have prior experience in bidding
for and implementing at least 3 competitive research grants.
- Have at least 5 publications in
referred journals.
- Have supervised/or is competent
to supervise a PhD student.
- Have undertaken research ethics
training.
Other
Skills & Competencies
- Excellence interpersonal and
communication skills.
- Good analytical and critical
thinking skills.
- Ability to work within tight
deadlines.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Proven passion for research,
innovation, and outreach.
- Ability to work with diverse
teams
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements
should submit an application letter indicating current and desired salary, a
detailed CV including three referees, academic & professional certificates
and a clear copy of your Kenya National ID and KRA
PIN certificate via the linked form https://forms.gle/ktaNaVfxQ2jMdcpU7 by 31st March 2024.