The College of Health Sciences University of Nairobi, The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, & The Ministry of Medical Services have formed a new collaboration (SIRCLE) and are looking to recruit:
Project Staff for Research/Academic Posts
Post 1: Essential Obstetric Services
Post 2: Essential Neonatal / Paediatric Services
Post 3: Clinical Guideline Development
Applicants for Posts 1 & 2 should have completed the appropriate MMed training (Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Paediatrics respectively) within the last 3 years and those for Post 3 should have completed their BPharm within the last 3 years.
They should have an interest in pursuing an academic / research path of professional development, with specific interest in maternal, neonatal and child health.
Evidence of previous research and ICT / analytical skills relevant to this area are added advantages.
Successful applicants will undertake research with mentorship from senior research collaborators under the auspices of SIRCLE — a collaborative grouping comprising of College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, and Ministry of Medical Services.
They will also be supported through a MSc level degree via e-learning to enhance their theoretical understanding and practice of research and its translation.
They may also be called on to participate in teaching, or any other activities as deemed appropriate by their host university department.
Applications should be in the form of a CV and letter of application sent by email to: SIRCLE [at] nairobi.kemri-wellcome.org.
Those not called for interview must assume that they have not been successful.
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