NRHS Director of Research Job in Kisumu Kenya

NRHS seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Director of Research

Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization with its headquarters in Kisumu dedicated to improving reproductive health of men and women. 

NRHS has several research projects related to HIV prevention and reproductive health. 

It runs support groups for PLWHA and Key Populations, and is working with the Ministry of Health to scale up male circumcision for HIV prevention. 

NRHS wishes to recruit a clinician with research experience to be in charge of its research program and to provide technical assistance with program activities.

Job Title: Research Director

Location: Kisumu

Reporting To: Director of NRHS

Job Description: The successful candidate will be based in Kisumu, Kenya, but with some travel to the field. 

He/she will provide technical leadership and guidance for all NRHS research program activities. 

The Research Director will work closely with project coordinators and clinical staff as well as counterparts from the Ministry of Health, and implementing partners. 

The Research Director will be the Coinvestigator and/or the Principal Investigator on several grants and contracts.

• Overall responsibility for effective management of research protocols to meet objectives and timelines in accordance with NRHS and donor principles, policies and procedures.
• Provide clinical oversight of HIV prevention, care and treatment services including medical male circumcision for research and programmes.
• Ensure monitoring systems are maintained and that project reviews and evaluations are carried out and reported as planned.
• Ensure NRHS research procedures are adhered to, reports are comprehensive and on time, and that NRHS complies with all legal, ethical and regulatory requirements.
• Represent NRHS to the donors, provincial and national health authorities, NGOs, networks and other parties as necessary.
• Prepare accurate, timely and innovative project proposals and reports
• Provide oversight for staff at the UNIM Research and Training Center and research projects implemented by NRHS and its partners
• Ensure compliance with ethical requirements for conducting human subjects research
• Identify new research areas and funding opportunities, conceptualize, prepare and submit research proposals for funding.
• Manage research data and disseminate research findings through presentations and publications targeting diverse audiences.

Desired Qualification & Experience:

• A Bachelor degree in medicine and surgery (MBChB) is highly preferred, but other qualifications will be considered.
• At least four years of experience in HIV-related and/or reproductive health research in a management or leadership position.
• Experience in writing research grant proposals and protocols
• Familiarity with the Kenyan health system and governmental structures
• Excellent computer skills, report writing and budgeting experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills

Applications should include:

• A cover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualifications in the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contact
• A current CV
• Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional referees

Apply via email to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with the job title “Research Director” on the subject line. 

Applications should be received by the Human Resources Manager on or before 21st February, 2014.