Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the day-to-day
implementation of project activities across study sites.
- Ensure compliance with
the ACHIEVE protocol, CEPI reporting requirements, and University of
Nairobi regulations.
- Oversee project planning,
staff supervision, training, and capacity building.
- Monitor project
timelines, budgets, and financial accountability in collaboration with the
Finance Manager.
- Facilitate quality
assurance, ethical compliance, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice
(GCP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
- Represent the project in
stakeholder meetings and reporting forums.
Job Specification
- Master’s degree in Public
Health, Veterinary Medicine, Epidemiology, Clinical Studies, or a related
field.
- PhD in Environmental
Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
- At least 10 years’
experience managing complex, donor-funded health or research projects in
low-resource, multi-site settings, with a focus on arid and semi-arid
regions, including oversight of diverse field teams and cross-functional
coordination.
- Demonstrated leadership
in project coordination involving multiple stakeholders, including
academic institutions, government agencies, local communities, and
international donors.
- Proven experience
coordinating the implementation of field-based research projects.
- Strong understanding of
zoonotic disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and health systems
strengthening in pastoralist or rural communities.
- Experience ensuring
compliance with research protocols, ethical standards, and Good Clinical
Practice (GCP) and/or Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
- Ability to oversee and
support capacity-building initiatives for local research and health
personnel.
- Competence in quality
assurance, data integrity, and monitoring of project performance
indicators.
- In-depth knowledge of
Isiolo County’s health and operational landscape is an added advantage.
- Strong commitment to
equity, ethics, and community engagement in research.
- Ability to work
independently and travel frequently to project sites.
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be for a
one (1) year contract, renewable subject to performance and availability of
funds. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary based on their
qualifications and experience. In addition to a fulfilling and challenging
role, they will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health
insurance, leave allowance, and opportunities for professional development.
How to Apply
- Applicants should email
their application letters, certified copies of certificates, and
curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience,
and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone and e-mail
contacts.
- Applications and related
documents should be addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University
of Nairobi.
- Applicants should state
their current designations, salaries, and other benefits attached to those
designations.
- The application letter
must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
- Late applications will
not be considered.
Applications should be emailed
as one file in PDF to: recruit-SRFellowACHIEVE@uonbi.ac.ke
CLOSING DATE: Friday, December 5, 2025
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