Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
  Vacancy No. CGHR/112/11/19.
The Kenya Medical Research Institute/Centre for Global Health Research(KEMRI/CGHR), the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) are collaborating to conduct research on malaria, HIV, TB and other diseases of public health importance. An exciting opportunity is currently open for an Assistant Research
Officer (ARO) within the Program.
The candidate will work on a project “Research to Policy in Africa: Evidence synthesis for building the translation pipeline to eliminate infectious diseases”. The project aims to build local capacity for evidence synthesis, translating research evidence into policy and for making evidence-informed decisions for controlling or eliminating infectious diseases. Using HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria as examples, we will use evidence synthesis from different research and knowledge sources to inform technical policy,
programmatic guidance and to inform optimum implementation and revisions to existing policies.
POSITION: Research Scientist – KMR 6 (1 position)
LOCATION: Kisumu County
REPORTING: Principal investigator.

Job Responsibilities:
• Writing and reviewing of study and systematic review protocols
• Searching for literature in electronic databases and other sources
• Selecting eligible primary studies for the systematic reviews
• Extraction of information from selected primary studies using recommended tools
• Resolving discrepancies identified during data extraction
• Conduct preliminary meta-analyses under the guidance of the supervisory team
• Contribute to preparing and reviewing manuscripts for peer-review submission
• Author at least one peer-reviewed publication under the guidance of the supervisory team
• Maintain, audit and archive documents as required by study guidelines.
• Any other duties assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications:
• A BSc in Microbiology, Biology, Community Health, Public Health or any other relevant/related
• field from a recognized training institution
• At least one year of experience in Public Health Research.
• Fluency in English- both written and oral.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and attention to details.
• Good leadership skills, assertiveness, ability to take initiative and work within deadlines.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
Applications should include the following
1. Letter of application (Indicate vacancy No.)
2. All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
3. Must include a current CV with names of at least 2 referees.
4. Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.
5. Must include a copy of Certificate of good conduct
6. Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
7. Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB
8. Must have credit reference Bureau Certificate
Applications should be sent to the;
Deputy Director, CGHR,
P. O. Box 1578 – 40100, Kisumu or
email to cghr@kemri.org  no later than December 23, 2019.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS
WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS
RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF
OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted..

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