Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a State Corporation registered under Legal Notice Number 4 of 25th January 2019. KUTRRH seeks to engage qualified staff on a five (5) year performance-based renewable contract for the positions listed below. Applicants must demonstrate diligence, commitment and a positive attitude.
Research Officer – V/FT/66/2022 – (3posts)
Job description
Reporting to the
Research Manager, the job holder will be responsible for Coordinating research
projects from the early planning stages to project completion.
Duties and responsibilities
- With
guidance from the Research Manager (RM), initiate planning for the project
(Operational Planning, Budgeting)
- Participating
in developing project proposals and project documentation
- Assist
RM to develop work plans with partners if necessary.
- Data
collection and computation
- Support
in monitoring and evaluating research projects.
- Coordinating
and handling the master files for clinical research being done in the
hospital.
- Coordinate
with the team and partner to conduct capacity-building training for
partners.
- Prepare
project documentation and research reports for management review
- Ensure
transparency, ethical conduct, and efficiency in project implementation
- Reporting
on project activities and expenditure as requested by the RM and according
to project timeframes
- Preparing
monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Prepare
and participate in periodical meetings
- Provide
the Communications officer with contacts for database (donors,
consultants, networks)
- Coordinate
with research teams in the documentation of projects’ achievements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Biomedical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences,
Public Health, or any related field.
- Master’s
in a relevant field
- At
least 3 years of experience in development projects, preferably within a
reputable organization
- Monitoring
and evaluation skills desirable
- Excellent
organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and attention to
detail; Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate via writing,
public speaking, and interpersonal interactions.
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How to Apply
If your background and
competencies match the specifications of the above positions, please apply
online via careers.kutrrh.go.ke
OR send hard copies of your Application
Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Filled
Application Form and Licence ONLY to
the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta
University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O.
Box 7674 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi
For all applications,
please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE
NUMBER]. Please note that you must attach the Application
Letter, CV, Filled Application Form, and Practicing
Licence when you apply online via the portal.
The deadline for the
receipt of all applications is 6th July 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. All successful candidates must fulfil the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, including;
• Certificate of good conduct from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher
Education Loans Board (for University graduates only)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the KRA
• Clearance from Ethics &
Anti-Corruption Commission
• A report from an approved Credit
Reference Bureau
Any form of canvassing
will lead to immediate disqualification.
KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
YOUTH, WOMEN AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH
DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
