Project Staff for Research / Academic Posts Jobs in Kenya

Health Services, Implementation Research & Clinical Excellence (SIRCLE) Collaboration

Project Staff for Research / Academic Posts

Fixed Term Contracts with the University of Nairobi

Post 1: Essential Obstetric Services

Post 2: Essential Neonatal / Paediatric Services

Post 3: Clinical Guideline Development

The College of Health Sciences University of Nairobi, The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, & The Ministry of Medical Services have formed a new collaboration (SIRCLE) and are looking to recruit project staff on fixed term contracts of up to 2.5 years.

Applicants for Posts 1 & 2 should have completed the appropriate MMed training (Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Paediatrics respectively) within the last 3 years and those for Post 3 should have completed their BPharm within the last 3 years.

They should have an interest in pursuing an academic / research path of professional development, with specific interest in maternal, neonatal and child health.

Evidence of previous research and ICT / analytical skills relevant to this area are added advantages.

Successful applicants will undertake research with mentorship from senior research collaborators under the auspices of SIRCLE — a collaborative grouping comprising of College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, and Ministry of Medical Services.

They will also be supported through a MSc level degree via e-learning to enhance their theoretical understanding and practice of research and its translation.

They may also be called on to participate in teaching, or any other activities as deemed appropriate by their host university department.

Applications should be in the form of a CV and letter of application sent by email to SIRCLE@nairobi.kemri-wellcome.org.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8th June, those not called for interview by 20th June must assume that they have not been successful. Applicants may need to be ready to begin work on 1st August 2011.

Letters of Application should be addressed to:

Management Committee,
SIRCLE Collaboration,
c/o KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme,
P.O. Box 43640, Nairobi 00100


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