Job Description
SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ SPECIALIST, KNH 6 (1 POST)
An officer at the level will be responsible to the Deputy Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Promote research, innovation and technology transfer in the hospital
b) Coordinate implementation of knowledge management strategies in the
Hospital
c) Participation in national health planning and policy formulation
d) Implementing of the Hospital’s Research agenda including fostering
collaborative interdisciplinary basic, clinical and operational research
e) Participate in implementation of the Division’s strategic initiatives and
capacity building in line with goals and aspirations of Kenya’s Vision 2030
and the National Health Sector Strategic Plans
f) Responding to calls for national and international research funding
applications and assisting researchers within KNH to develop their
applications
g) Overseeing conduct of clinical audits and surveys by surgical and medical
departments in the Hospital
h) Building research capacity of KNH staff and affiliates through training and
mentorship
i) Conduct, facilitate and manage collaborative research projects.
j) Implementing advanced medical training programs in various specialties to
build capacity of health professionals and ensure provision of quality
specialized care
Qualifications and Experience
a) MPH or MSC or a Master’s degree in a clinical discipline
b) Bachelors in any of the clinical disciplines.
c) Valid Practicing license from relevant professional body
d) Registration Certificate by the relevant professional body
e) Certificate in Good Clinical Practice
f) Certificate in Protecting Human Research Subjects;
g) A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience with at least
(3) years’ experience at the level of Research specialist or equivalent
h) At least five (5) publications in peer reviewed journals
Method of Application
All those Interested in the above positions and meet the minimum requirements
are requested to download and fill the application form available at KNH
Website www.knh.or.ke. The application form together with a detailed C.V
indicating qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of
testimonials and certificates must be submitted on or 12th October 2021 to the
address below:-
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O Box 20723-00202
NAIROBI
“Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified
candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and must present the following
documents during the interview:-
• A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service
• EACC Clearance
• Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
• HELB Compliance
• KRA Tax Compliance
“CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION”