KEMRI Research Scientists (Mental Health and Lifestyle / Non-Communicable Diseases) Jobs in Kenya

The Kenya Medical research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979. It is one of the leading health research institutes in Africa responsible for carrying out research on human health.

KEMRI’s vision is to be a leading centre of excellence in the promotion of quality health and its mission is to improve on the quality of health and human life through research.

KEMRI seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced persons to fill the positions of Research Scientists in the following areas:

1) Mental Health (1 post)

2) Lifestyle/Non-Communicable Diseases (1 post)

Positions description:

The primary role of these positions is to increase the capacity in research on mental health and other lifestyle/ non communicable diseases at the institute cognizant of the expansion of the institute’s programs to include a stronger non communicable disease program focusing on diseases such as cancer, depression,schizophrenia, stress, alcohol and substance abuse, diabetes,
hypertension and other disorders.

Duties and Responsibilities

Secure research grants, particularly those in areas of Non - Communicable Diseases, focusing on Mental Health Cancer, Lifestyle and other related fields.
Support the development of a strong research program in Mental Health and Lifestyle/Non-Communicable Diseases at KEMRI.

Qualifications and Competencies

Degree in Medicine and registered to practice by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board with current licensure
Masters in Psychiatry (mandatory for post of Mental Health)
MMed/PhD in public health/epidemiology or related field (Lifestyle/non•communicable diseases post)
Sub specialization in management of substance abuse, oncology, metabolic disorders or other relevant field will be an advantage
Management of mental health or other non communicable/ lifestyle diseases services in a large organization will be an advantage.
Proven track record in attracting research grants (evidenced by grants and publications).
Proven track record of mentorship
Knowledge and skills in research including experience in conducting clinical trials is an advantage.
Excellent written and verbal communication
Computer literacy
Must have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills
Must be a team player

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 23rd of November, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200, Nairobi
Attn: Head of Human Resources
Email : hrm@kemri.org