KEMRI Scientific Research Jobs in Kenya

Research Scientist (Biotechnology) 

(2 positions)

Position description: 

The primary role of this position is research in the development of biotechnological innovations especially for diagnostic tools, vaccines and biological materials. 

This includes but is not limited to immunology and immunopathology of infectious diseases. Immunology of HIV/AIDS. 

Specialized services in immunology and immunodiagnoses, e.g tissues typing. Quality assessment in clinical histopathology. 

Vaccine and drug trials in animal models. Research on malaria and leishmania parasites and sandflies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Support the conduct of ongoing research in the above mentioned fields,
• Development of research projects/grants in the same fields.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Degree a relevant discipline,
• Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology or a research related Masters (A PhD would be an added advantage),
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research and/or laboratory science,
• Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)/ or GCLP,
• Excellent written and verbal communication,
• Competency in MS office,
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills,
• Must be a team player.

Research Scientist 

(Non Communicable diseases:-Mental Health/Lifestyle Diseases) 

(1 position)

Position Description: 

The primary role of this position is to increase the capacity in research on mental health/lifestyle diseases at the institute cognizant of the expansion of the institutes programs to include a stronger non communicable disease program focusing on diseases such as cancer, diabetes and hypertensive disorders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Secure research grants particularly those in areas of Non communicable diseases, focusing on mental health and other related fields in Kenya. Develop a research program of mental health/lifestyle diseases at KEMRI.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Degree in Medicine and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical and Dental practitioners Board with current licensure,
• Masters in Psychiatry (recognition from the KMDPB for this specialty is an added advantage),
• Sub specialization in management of substance abuse and other relevant field will be an advantage,
• Management of mental health services in a larger organization,
• Proven track record of mentorship,
• Knowledge and demonstrable skills in a wide range of research including experience in conducting clinical trials is an advantage,
• Excellent written and verbal communication,
• Must be computer literate,
• Must have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills,
• Must be a team player.

Interested candidates should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualifications, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address, not later than 5th July, 2013 to, The Director, Kenya Medical Research Institute, P.O. Box 54840-00200, NAIROBI, Attn: Head of Human Resources or email address hr@kemri.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.