Research Medical Officer – Primary Healthcare at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

JOB PURPOSE: 

The research officer will be responsible for 1) Supporting a body of work focused on examining the impact, implementation, and political economy of primary healthcare interventions 2) Support policy engagement initiatives of HERU.

Description: 

REPORTS TO:  Study PI and Study Supervisor.

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: N/A

INDIRECTLY SUPERVISES: N/A

BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:  None

JOB DIMENSIONS:

The primary responsibility will be to support a body of work focused on evaluating primary healthcare interventions aimed at achieving universal health coverage in Kenya.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

For the Health Economics Research Unit (HERU) to:

• Develop research proposals for ethics and scientific review.
• Lead the implementation of studies once ethics review has been obtained.
• Lead the analysis and write-up of study findings.
• Support HERU policy engagement initiatives
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery (MBChB, MBBS or equivalent).
• At least two years post-qualification experience in medical practice or health research environment.
• Experience and skills in conducting evaluations in primary healthcare, and broader policy and systems research
• Qualitative data analysis skills using NVIVO as a minimum.
• A licensed Kenyan Medical practitioner

Desirable Criteria:

Excellent organizational and communication skills

COMPETENCIES:

• Good writing skills
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a meticulous approach to documentation (including word processing and spreadsheet skills)
• Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• Office based.
• Field work in selected counties.
• Willingness to travel throughout the country.