Associate Director, Cancer Centre

23 hours ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Aga Khan Development Network Full time 2,000,000 - 2,500,000 per year

Associate Director, Cancer Centre

Aga Khan University

The Aga Khan University is looking for a highly visionary and innovative individual to fill the position of
Associate Director of the AKU Cancer Centre
with co-responsibility for the CRU. Reporting to the Director, AKU Cancer Centre, he/she will lead the strategic planning, and administrative operations of the centre's mission.

This leadership role will be pivotal in advancing the Cancer Centre's goals as well as ensuring a robust clinical trials program, a platform of peer reviewed grants, and alignment with institutional objectives.

This position will drive initiatives that enhance cancer research, clinical trials, cancer awareness, cancer prevention & control, cancer education, partnerships and community outreach. This is a full-time position to be based in
Nairobi, Kenya.

Education, Experience and Skills

  • A MD/PhD in a healthcare related field with at least 5 years of experience in leadership in a
    clinical research environment
    ; or
  • A Bachelor or Master's degree in a clinical or health related field with at least 10 years of experience in
    strategic management i
    n the area of
    clinical operations, clinical research, and clinical trials;
  • Ideally over 5 years experience as a principle investigator leading a clinical trials program;
  • Proven experience in strategic planning, administration, and operations management in a clinical research environment in academia or pharma;
  • Strong
    financial acumen
    and experience with budget management;
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large, multidisciplinary teams;
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills;
  • Knowledge of oncology care, clinical research, and clinical trial operations would be an advantage.

Please apply via the AKDN Career Centre at

Closing date 10 October 2025

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