Chief Analyst, Health and Biological Sciences at National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI)

REF: CAHBS/1/2/2020

Reporting to the Director Scheduled Sciences, the Chief Analyst will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

• Develop draft policy briefs for advisory and priority setting within Health and Biological Sciences;
• Implement programs for the promotion and awareness creation on the research system within Health and Biological Sciences;
• Propose priority programs for the development of Health and Biological Sciences;
• Provide input into the review of applications for registration of research institutions and licensing of research projects in Health and Biological Sciences;
• Provide secretariat to the Advisory Research Committee within Health and Biological Sciences; and
• Prepare position papers in Health and Biological Sciences;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, an applicant must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Biological Sciences or equivalent from a recognized university
• Master’s degree in Health and Biological Sciences or equivalent from a recognized university
• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience in a public or a private institution
• At least three (3) years experience in management
• Demonstrate results in work performance
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution
• Demonstrate the following

key competencies and skills:

• Proficiency in IT
• Communication and reporting skills
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiating skills;
• Integrity;
• Team player
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills