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Company Details
Industry:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Description:
The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research - (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy. Our research platforms include state-of-the-art laboratories, a demographic surveillance system covering a quarter of a million residents, partnership with Kilifi County Hospital in health care and hospital surveillance, a clinical trials facility, a vibrant community engagement programme and a dedicated training facility. The KWTRP leadership includes the Executive Director Philip Bejon, the KEMRI Centre Director Benjamin Tsofa, the Ag. Nairobi Programme director Mike English and the Chief Operating Officer Catherine Kenyatta. Our Vision to establish long term sustainable capacity for research in human health that improves global health. Our Mission to deliver high quality research relevant to global health and to build local capacity for undertaking research. Aims of the programme •To conduct research to the highest international scientific and ethical standards on the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the region in order to provide the evidence base to improve health. •To train an internationally competitive cadre of Kenyan and African research leaders to ensure the long term development of health research in Africa
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Implementing pre-clinical and clinical research projects and/or supervise designated aspects of the work
- General diagnosis, care, treatment and provision of specialized clinical care for study participants
- Assist in carrying out fieldwork and pre-clinical and clinical experimental procedures
- Carry out experimental and/or developmental work
- Contributing to interpretation and validation of results
- Conduct community diagnosis, care and treatment during Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities
- Assist in organization of the internal scientific seminars
- Guiding visiting scientific students /students on attachment
- Maintaining the scientific pre-clinical and clinical facility
- Planning and coordinating meetings for internal project teams and external collaborators or visitors
- Hosting or participating in scheduled conference calls with international study partners
- Developing standard operating procedures (SOP) for data collection, processing and the management and deployment of study drugs.
Vacancy Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; - Medicine and surgery or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution. Mandatory
- Masters’ degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology or in a related field is preferred. Mandatory
- Proficiency in computer application Mandatory
- Planning and Organizational skills Mandatory
- Communication and reporting skills Mandatory
- Interpersonal skills Mandatory
- Creativity and Innovativeness Mandatory
- Critical thinking skills Mandatory
- Team player. Mandatory
Salary: Not specified
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
