Faculty – Physician Scientist – Nairobi – Aga Khan University

Position Summary: In the Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical College, the Physician Scientist will be based in AKU Nairobi and will be actively engaged as a member of research teams to facilitate new insights and discoveries.

Highlights of responsibilities/duties;-
80% of his/her time in research, including proposal writing and grant acquisition, leading the implementation of research projects, including proposal development, supervising the research activities, data monitoring and analysis, report writing, publications and translating research findings into practice and policies
20% in clinical work
S/he will work within the Centre of Excellence for Women and Child Health (CoE WCH) to support and develop the research agenda
S/he will report to the Chair of the relevant Clinical Department and to the Director CoEWCH in relation to research activities.

Qualifications:
Have a MMed degree in health sciences or equivalent, in a health related field to Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Family Medicine
Be interested in a clinician scientist career path
At least a minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in health sciences (OBS/Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Family Medicine) or a public health related field.
Demonstrated research interest and experience in health sciences.
Demonstrated excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills.
Experience in teaching and/or supporting research methods teaching/mentoring of leaners.

To Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to email their application, curriculum vitae, names of three referees and copies of certificates & testimonials, clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration to hr.recruitment@aku.edu so as to reach not later than 20th May, 2016

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