Kenya Medical Research Institute Jobs
Kenya Medical Research Institute Clinical Post-Doctoral Research Officer Jobs
ResponsibilitiesRoutine screening of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea infection is done through on-site X-pert testing, with subsequent isolation of N. Gonorrheoae at the KWTRP.
Whole genome sequencing of 103 NG isolates has been completed in collaboration with Prof. Chris Tang at Oxford University.
Under supervision of the PIs, Drs. Susan Graham and Eduard Sanders, the candidate will strengthen STI diagnosis and care in Mtwapa, conduct longitudinal analysis of CT/NG infection among different risk groups at first instance, and will be encouraged to develop his/her own protocol. Areas of interest for protocol development include sexual and reproductive health, mental health, substance abuse, and others.
Qualifications
A PhD Holder.
A registered Medical Doctor
Demonstrable STI research experience through first and second author papers.
Analytical skills, ability to think of new ideas/ outside the box and a well-developed capacity for follow through
Attentive to detail with the ability to take and follow instructions and to work with minimal supervision
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in team and in a multi-cultural environment
Aptitude for supervising junior staff and supporting capacity building initiatives
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 15th December, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Medical Research Institute Clinical Post-Doctoral Research Officer Jobs
Kenya Medical Research Institute Assistant Research Officer Jobs
Responsibilities
Contribute in the development of research objectives and preparation of proposals and applications.
Carry out literature/education resource reviews and prepare draft write-ups as may be required to support proposals, presentations/seminars and publications.
Participate in execution of action research projects including identifying resource requirements, planning, implementing and evaluating activities. Research activities may also involve consenting and community engagement activities and initiating recruitment of study participants.
Under the supervision of senior researchers, develop data collection tools; collect different types of research data (qualitative and /or quantitative); oversee cleaning and transcribing of the data.
Liaise with relevant teams to ensure that all data is entered into relevant databases on time and carry out data verification activities as requested/required to ensure its accuracy, integrity and validity
Contribute to the analysis of data emerging from empirical field work and literature review.
Contribute to the dissemination of information from studies, including through the preparation of reports and manuscripts for publication, making presentations at scientific meetings and feeding back to participants in any consultation activities.
Provide training and support to fieldworkers and other research team members / working on related projects, including developing their skills in individual and group interviewing, transcription, translation, and summarising.
And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
A bachelors’ degree in biological sciences, science education or social science or equivalent
Experience of working with school students, research engagement with students or early-career science teaching
At least one year’s experience of research
Experience of developing teaching aids e.g. textbooks, peer education activity plans etc.
Must be enthusiastic, with excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, both with stakeholders and students
Excellent writing skills
Good planning, organisation
and co-ordination skills
Ability to take and follow instructions, initiative, keen to learn and proactive with the ability to work under minimal supervision
Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail
Confidentiality and integrity
Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 11th December, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Medical Research Institute Assistant Research Officer Jobs
Kenya Medical Research Institute Assistant Research Officer {II} Jobs
Responsibilities
Contribute in the development of research objectives and preparation of proposals and applications.
Carry out literature/education resource reviews and prepare draft write-ups as may be required to support proposals, presentations/seminars and publications.
Participate in execution of action research projects including identifying resource requirements, planning, implementing and evaluating activities. Research activities may also involve consenting and community engagement activities and initiating recruitment of study participants.
Under the supervision of senior researchers, develop data collection tools; collect different types of research data (qualitative and /or quantitative); oversee cleaning and transcribing of the data.
Liaise with relevant teams to ensure that all data is entered into relevant databases on time and carry out data verification activities as requested/required to ensure its accuracy, integrity and validity
Contribute to the analysis of data emerging from empirical field work and literature review.
Contribute to the dissemination of information from studies, including through the preparation of reports and manuscripts for publication, making presentations at scientific meetings and feeding back to participants in any consultation activities.
Provide training and support to fieldworkers and other research team members / working on related projects, including developing their skills in individual and group interviewing, transcription, translation, and summarising.
And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
A bachelors’ degree in biological sciences, science education or social science or equivalent
Experience of working with school students, research engagement with students or early-career science teaching
At least one year’s experience of research
Experience of developing teaching aids e.g. textbooks, peer education activity plans etc.
Must be enthusiastic, with excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, both with stakeholders and students
Excellent writing skills
Good planning, organisation and co-ordination skills
Ability to take and follow instructions, initiative, keen to learn and proactive with the ability to work under minimal supervision
Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail
Confidentiality and integrity
Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 11th December, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Medical Research Institute Assistant Research Officer {II} Jobs
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