Kenya Medical Research Institute
Research Scientist (Entomology / Parasitic Disease)
1 Post
Category: Research
Department: Research & Training
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description:
The primary role of this position is research on infectious/parasitic
infections such as onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis and
soil transmitted helminthiasis .Research Scientist (Entomology / Parasitic Disease)
1 Post
Category: Research
Department: Research & Training
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description:
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support
the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
- Development
of research projects / grants in the same field.
- Providing
a leadership and mentorship role in this stated field.
- Development
of research projects / grants in the same field.
- Providing
a leadership and mentorship role in this stated field.
Preferred Skills:
Qualifications and Competencies
Qualifications and Competencies
- Degree
a relevant discipline.
- Masters
in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (PhD in a
related field would be an added advantage).
- Knowledge
and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience
in school health programs or mass drug administration projects /and or
laboratory science.
- Training
in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication.
- Competency
in MS office.
- Must
have demonstrated 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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