Kenya Medical Research Institute
Research Scientist (Pulmonologist / Public health)
1 Post
Category: Research
Department:Research & Training
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description:
The primary role of this position will be research in the following area:
Respiratory health including but not limited to tuberculosis (TB):
epidemiology, immunology; case finding and management; immunization;
pharmacotherapy of TB - pharmacoepidemiology of drug resistance; TB and HIV infections.
Non-TB respiratory diseases: high priority pathologies e.g. bronchial asthma,
industrial respiratory conditions including acute respiratory infections.Research Scientist (Pulmonologist / Public health)
1 Post
Category: Research
Department:Research & Training
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description:
Lung function and allergic conditions and environmental and occupational health related to respiratory health.
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.
Preferred Skills:
Qualifications and Competencies
Qualifications and Competencies
- Degree
in Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental
Practitioners Board with current licensure.
- Masters
in Medicine Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters.
- Sub
specialist in chest medicine/ pulmonology will be added advantage.
- Proven
track record in attracting research grants (evidenced by grants and
publications).
- Proven
track record of mentorship .
- Knowledge
and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience
in conducting clinical trials (Phase I/II/ III).
- Training
in Good clinical practice (GCP).
- Excellent
written and verbal communication.
- Competency
in MS office.
- Must
have demonstrated exemplary 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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