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  • Posted: Mar 15, 2023
    Deadline: Mar 28, 2023
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    The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national, regional and Afr...
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    Scientific Manager

    Responsibilities

    • Plan, review, provide technical assistance and guide implementation of CEMA’s projects in priority thematic areas including health information systems; disease surveillance and response; immunization; maternal and child health, neglected tropical diseases, malaria, antimicrobial resistance, and any other areas that CEMA may be involved in.
    • In consultation with the principle investigators, determine scientific or technical goals as per project scope and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.
    • In coordination with the Program Administrative Manager, develop and implement policies, or procedures for CEMA’s scientific, or technical work to enhance operations and ensure compliance
    • Support in identification of funding sources, and preparation of funding proposals
    • Write scientific manuscripts in collaboration with the CEMA science and technical teams
    • Coordinate the CEMA’s fellowship and mentoring programs.
    • Contribute to the development and facilitation of modular courses and training materials offered at CEMA.
    • Support the statistical and epidemiological analysis
    • Participate in and contribute to research group meetings with the Thematic Principal Investigators and program collaborators
    • Make presentations at professional meetings to further knowledge and learning and in policy forums to enhance uptake of insights from CEMA’s work for impact
    • Contribute to the strengthening of collaborations with CEMA’s stakeholders

    Requirements

    • A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), BSc in Pharmacy, BSc in Nursing, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, or a health-related degree.
    • A Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Science or Statistics, or a quantitative degree.
    • A PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health or a quantitative subject is desirable and will be an added advantage
    • Demonstrated experience in managing research projects for at least (2) years, writing project reports, and facilitating collaborative and productive partnerships between research partners
    • Experience in writing scientific grants and peer reviewed manuscripts
    • Experience in working with health data, drawing insights from data analytics and modelling, and communicating results to inform health programming and policies.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as a team member
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines

    Terms of Appointment

    This is a position whose tenure is a one (1) year contract, renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The renumeration is negotiable to reflect the level of education and work experience.

    Method of Application

    NOTES

    • Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.
    • Applications and related documents should addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.
    • Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.
    • The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
    • Late applications will not be considered.
    • Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF to: recruit-sm@uonbi.ac.ke
    • CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023

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