Research Officer at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

Reference Number: RO-09122021

Category: Epidemiology and Demography

Job Grade: 7.01

JOB PURPOSE: 

To support epidemiological and laboratory activities for a range of projects within the Epidemiology and demography department. These include immuno-surveillance for COVID-19, analysis of risk factors for post pneumonia discharge mortality in Kenya and providing management and oversight for laboratory projects under the ambit of group projects.

Description: 

DIRECT REPORTS: 

• Principal Investigator

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• None

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position holder will have responsibilities as an Research Officer (ARO) as follows:

• Supporting immunoassays for SARS CoV-2 variant evaluation.
• Analysis of public health interventions to reduce paediatric pneumonia in Kenya.
• Coordinating sample processing, shipment and analysis within the department.
• Supervision of junior scientists.
• Grant and manuscript development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:

• Master’s in Public Health.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science, or similar (Upper second honours or higher)
• 3 Years minimum relevant experience.

Desirable:

• Undertaken a course in Biostatistics or health informatics
• Successful development of grant or fellowship proposal
• Evidence of scientific publication.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Good leadership and managerial skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mentorship and training of junior scientists in an academic environment.
• Good planning, organisation and co-ordination skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take and follow instructions, initiative, keen to learn and proactive with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Flexibility, adaptability, ability to multi-task.
• Confidentiality and integrity.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Working in collaboration with Programme scientists and collaborators in Europe and the United States.