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
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