Associate Director, Cancer Centre

1 day ago

Kenya AKDN Full time 1,200,000 - 3,600,000 per year
Job Description
Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network (), AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards. It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As a leading international institution dedicated to excellence and change, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access. More information ....
  • 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 in 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.

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.

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