Job Description
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CLINICAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST, JOB
GROUP KMR 4 – ( 3 POSITIONS)
a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
i. Identifying research gaps in line with the Institute’s research priority
areas;
ii. Development of research proposals in the relevant research thematic area;
iii. Implementing pre-clinical and clinical research projects and/or
supervise designated aspects of the work;
iv. Conducting medical examinations and writing medical reports;
v. General diagnosis, care, treatment and provision of specialized clinical
care for study participants;
vi. Conducting community diagnosis, care and treatment during
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities;
vii. Establishing strategic partnerships for research, training, innovations,
technology;
viii. Sourcing for grants to fund the approved research protocols;
ix. Supervising junior professional and technical staff attached to his/her
pre-clinical and clinical research program,
x. Monitoring and evaluating implementation of research projects;
xi. Writing manuscripts, reports and translating research findings into lay
language;
xii. Disseminating and translating research findings for evidence
based policy formulations and implementation; and
xiii. Identifying technology with potential for intellectual property protection.
b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: - Medicine and surgery,
Dentistry, Veterinary, Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution;
iii. Master’s degree in any of the following fields: -, Clinical Medicine/
Surgery/ Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy;OR
iv. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Biomedical
Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Public Health, any
relevant Social Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized
institution;
v. Developed at least twelve (12) proposals, six (6) of which have been funded;
vi. Published at least six (6) articles in refereed journals with at least three
(3) article as the first or lead author;
vii. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution; and
viii. Proficiency in computer application.
c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Strategic thinking
ii. Proposal writing skills
iii. Analytical skills
iv. Creativity and Innovativeness
v. Critical thinking skills
vi. Research fundraising skills
vii. Communication and reporting skills
viii. Interpersonal and negotiation skills
ix. Networking and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
x. Team player