Research Scientist (Entomology / Parasitic Disease)

Category: Research

Department: Research & Training

Location: Nairobi

Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description:

The primary role of this position is research on infectious/parasitic infections such as onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis .

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the conduct of ongoing research the above mentioned fields.
Development of research projects / grants in the same field.
Providing a leadership and mentorship role in this stated field.
Development of research projects / grants in the same field.
Providing a leadership and mentorship role in this stated field.

Preferred Skills:

Qualifications and Competencies

Degree a relevant discipline.
Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (PhD in a related field would be an added advantage).
Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in school health programs or mass drug administration projects /and or laboratory science.
Training in Good clinical practice (GCP)/ or GCLP.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Competency in MS office.
Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
Must be a team player.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org

Attn: Head of Human Resources