Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Roles And Responsibilities
• Foster a culture and environment of innovative clinical research excellence through the development of research teams and translational research projects.
• Establish the vision and strategic plan for all medical research at the Hospital and to ensure delivery of the strategic plan, particularly with respect to clinical research.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Director, Medical Services to promote and develop the research activities in the Hospital.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for multi-disciplinary internal and external collaborations and development of flagship research projects in clinical research.
• Identify and recruit high-calibre senior research staff that fit with the strategic objectives of the Hospital’s research activities.
• Lead clinical research collaborations with key partners in Kenya and the region.
• Develop the quality of clinical research by supporting clinical research training, career development of clinical researchers, development of research infrastructure, and enhancing collaboration and boosting competitiveness for external funding.
• Develop strategies to boost external funding and promote commercialization of clinical research activities.
• Oversee the performance of multidisciplinary health outcomes-focused research within the healthcare environment in areas identified as key by the Hospital.
• Oversee and review clinical research performance and research integrity.
• Drive a personal program of internationally recognized clinical research with success in national/international grant funding including health services research, data analytics, translating research into practice, clinical trials and research in health education.

Education Skills And Experience
• Master of Medicine degree in any medical field. A master’s degree in healthcare management, Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management or Master of Public Health will be an added advantage.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold a valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 10 years working experience with 7 years at senior management level in the health care sector.

Core Competencies
Technical & Behavioural competencies
• Extensive experience in leading, motivating and developing interdisciplinary clinical research teams
• Ability to deliver complex research projects involving multiple stakeholders and in changing environments
• High level of interpersonal skills to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Experience with national and international research organizations and funding agencies, with strong knowledge of the health research funding sector
• A personal commitment to and evidence of mentoring clinical researchers across disciplines and fostering postgraduate research training
• In-depth working knowledge of current applicable regulations and industry best practices and standards pertaining to the disclosure of clinical trial information
• Judgement and decision-making skills
• Research skills
• Attention to detail
• Patient care skills
• Customer service skills
• Accountability
• Team working skills
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Basic counselling skills
• Resilience


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Method of Application
• If your background, experience, and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number, testimonials,
• and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 27th July 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications and
• contact SHORTLISTED candidates. The Nairobi Hospital does NOT charge recruitment fees.
• Director, Human Resources & Operations
• The Nairobi Hospital
• P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
• NAIROBI
• email: recruitment@nbihosp.org 

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