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Assistant Principal Clinical Scientist at

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Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya Medical Research Institute - KEMRI Full time

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013.

The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:
Identifying research gaps in line with the Institute's research priority areas;
Development of research proposals in the relevant research thematic area;
Implementing pre-clinical and clinical research projects and/or supervise designated aspects of the work;
Conducting medical examinations and writing medical reports;
General diagnosis, care, treatment and provision of specialized clinical care for study participants;
Conducting community diagnosis, care and treatment during Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities;
Establishing strategic partnerships for research, training, innovations, technology;
Sourcing for grants to fund the approved research protocols;
Supervising junior professional and technical staff attached to his/her pre-clinical and clinical research program,
Monitoring and evaluating implementation of research projects;
Writing manuscripts, reports and translating research findings into lay language;
Disseminating and translating research findings for evidence based policy formulations and implementation;
Identifying technology with potential for intellectual property protection;
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all data collection and processing as well as for the management and deployment of study drugs;
Plan and coordinate meetings for both internal project staff and external collaborators/visitors;
Host/participate in scheduled conference calls with the international study partners.

Vacancy Requirements:
At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields; - Medicine and surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
Master's Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Clinical Medicine/ Surgery/ Dentistry, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Public Health, any relevant Social Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Developed at least twelve (12) proposals, six (6) of which have been funded;
Published at least six (6) articles in refereed journals with at least three (3) articles as the first or lead author;
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

At least 7-10 years of public health experience in the management of diseases relevant to child health is required, including 3 years' experience of working with ministries of health in developing countries.

At least 3 years' experience conducting public health research as a principal or a co-investigator.
Strong report and manuscript writing skills, with evidence;
Proficiency in computer application.
Strategic thinking;
Proposal writing skills;
Analytical skills;
Creativity and Innovativeness;
Critical thinking skills
Research fundraising skills
Communication and reporting skills
Interpersonal and negotiation skills
Team player