Senior Research Administrator at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking project review and development of corresponding work-plans
• Review and interpretation of funding requirements
• Identification of anticipated bottlenecks in implementation of selected grant mechanisms andCommunication of the same to the Principal Investigator (PI)
• Documenting implementation changes on all projects
• Maintaining a program database and close-out reports for projects for reference,
• Review of project work plan for appropriateness and completeness
• Coordination of seminars, trainings, disseminations forums with stakeholders
• Organizing project meetings and stakeholder meetings in consultation with the PrincipalInvestigator (PI)
• Provide administration support for the initiation, implementation and study closure
• Liaise with administration, HR, procurement, finance, regulations office and the PrincipalInvestigator(s)
• Tracking of project performance and presenting reports periodically
• Coordinating the process of project initiation and implementation in after grant award verifying award set-up and ensuring personnel is set-up appropriately

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least four (4) years relevant working experience
• Knowledge of guidelines/procedures on management of projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Public Health, any relevant Social Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution,    
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Public Health, any relevant Social Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage,   
• Proven experience liaising with or working closely with MOH/county health to deliver projects.    
• Certificate in Project planning and Management,   
• Moderate to advanced level computing and data management skills including use of at least one statistical software package    
• Moderate to advanced level as a trainer in ultrasound dating scans.    
• Demonstrated work performance and results.    
• Good report writing skills e.g. evidence of a previous publication