ICIPE Head - Human Health Theme Jobs in Kenya

ICIPE Head - Human Health Theme Jobs in Kenya


Title:

  • Head, Human Health Theme

    Location:

  • icipe Thomas Odhiambo Campus Mbita, South Nyanza

    Duration:

  • 3 years

    Preamble

    icipe wishes to recruit a suitable person to fill the position of HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS in the Office of the Director General.

    The position is tenable in Nairobi, Kenya.

    The position will be offered for an initial contract of 2 years, renewable subject to continued project needs, funding for the position, and performance of the staff member.

    icipe—International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology—is a world-class research centre with a mission to alleviate poverty by ensuring food security, improving health, protecting the environment and building the capacity of researchers and communities across the developing world through the application of insect sciences.

    Employing close to 500 national and international staff, icipe is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya with outposts in Ethiopia and on the shores of Lake Victoria in western Kenya.

    icipe has a proud reputation and history of
    delivering world-quality science that has made crucial contributions to African food and health policy, delivered development outcomes to rural communities, and has been at the forefront of building Africa’s biological
    research capacity.

    The Centre’s research activities span the African continent with partnerships linking research organisations, not only across Africa, but also the globe.

    In addition, 100–150 graduate students and a number of postdoctoral fellows contribute to icipe’s research portfolio annually.

    The position is tenable at the icipe Thomas Odhiambo Campus in Mbita, South Nyanza, and is available to commence immediately.

    The position will be offered for an initial contract of 3 years, renewable subject to continued project needs, funding for the position, and performance of the staff member.

    A competitive and generous compensation package that includes comprehensive health and life insurance cover (all payable in US Dollars) will be offered to the right candidate.

    Furthermore, the incumbent will receive paid
    annual vacation, return airfare for themselves and their dependents to their nominated home base each year, and duty-free privileges. If the successful candidate is appointed from outside Kenya, he or she will be offered
    support to relocate and settle in Mbita.

    Qualified candidates from Africa (and especially females) are invited to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

    Living in Nairobi and Mbita, Kenya
    Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya, with a population of over three million, and hosts all the urban and social amenities and offers a comfortable, convenient and pleasurable life.

    A wide variety of excellent international schools and well-equipped medical facilities are open 24/7 in Nairobi.

    The city is also accessible by various reputable international airline carriers.

    Nairobi has a thriving international research scene, hosting various CGIAR centres and several UN agencies.

    Although it is important to be conscious of security, Kenyans are warm and welcoming of visitors.

    icipe Thomas Odhiambo Campus (ITOC) is situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, with excellent housing facilities for staff and students.

    The Campus sits on 24.5 hectares of land, 40% of which consists of experimental
    fields and buildings with landscaped gardens.

    ITOC’s research structures include state-of-the-art laboratories and offices, as well as insect and animal rearing facilities. The Campus also hosts St. Jude’s Clinic, a kindergarten, primary school, and the Mbita Guest House.

    Duties/activities/deliverables

  • The Centre has an active portfolio of human health research focusing on diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, tsetse, sandflies, and ticks.
  • Reporting to the Director of Research & Partnerships (DRP), the
    successful applicant
    will be part of a multidisciplinary team contributing leadership and research strategy to the Centre in collaboration with icipe’s other Themes and Units.
  • The successful candidate will develop and maintain a portfolio of research, with a focus on mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases that is aligned with icipe’s strategy and goals.

  • Vacancy Announcement
    (Ref. No. Irs/254/082018)
    (Re-advertisement)
  • Head, Human Health Theme

    Specific duties

    The successful candidate is expected to:

  • Work in collaboration with the icipe leadership team, including the Director General, Director of Research and Partnerships (DRP) and Heads of Themes and Units, to undertake and facilitate research and capacity
    building activities across the Centre;
  • Lead and spearhead the development of a coherent vision for the HH Theme;
  • Organise a Theme structure to cost-effectively utilise resources to meet icipe’s research, capacity and institutional building needs;
  • Guide programme/project leaders within the Theme to ensure timely preparation of the Theme’s annual work-plans, budgets, and scientific and technical reports for donors;
  • Ensure Theme members continually update skills and methodologies, to keep up with global cutting-edge knowledge;
  • Promote and establish collaborative linkages with national, regional and international institutions in the relevant fields of research of the Theme;
  • Actively seek and secure external support for the activities of the Theme, including resources to develop and grow a personal research portfolio;
  • Manage and develop the staff of the Theme to create and foster a culture of science excellence and to ensure the Theme has the human resources required now and into the future;
  • Facilitate peer-review of the performance of Theme members;
  • Initiate periodic reviews of the performance of the HH Theme, to ensure relevance and quality;
  • Act as a spokesperson and representative of the Theme;
  • Ensure the Theme meets its legal and reporting responsibilities to all stakeholders, including national licensing authorities and donors.

    Requirements/Qualifications

  • PhD degree in medical or veterinary entomology, or a relevant field, from a reputable university.
  • Ten (10) years’ experience gained at a senior level in either a research organisation or university.
  • Excellent research and publication track record.
  • Experience with downstream work that ensures impact through partnerships.
  • Experience in capacity building through supervision and mentorship of MSc and PhD students.
  • Excellent communication skills.

    Core Competencies

  • Track record of exemplary leadership qualities is essential.
  • Track record of writing successful proposals for large grants.
  • Proven record of managing complex projects—with financial, human resource and administrative responsibilities.

    Other desirable attributes

  • High degree of organisation, adaptability and prioritisation.

    Reporting

  • This position reports to the Director of Research & Partnerships (DRP).
  • The selected candidate should be available to start as soon as possible.

    How to Apply

  • Applications will be accepted up to 2nd November 2018.
    Interested applicants should submit:
  • a confidential cover letter
  • detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including e-mail addresses, fax numbers),
  • a statement illustrating suitability against the listed
    qualifications/competencies/abilities, and skills.
  • Candidates are required to apply online
  • icipe is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equity, teamwork, and respect for diversity.
  • For more information and job application details, see; ICIPE Head - Human Health Theme Jobs in Kenya

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