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Key Responsibilities:
Conduct research activities at the hospitals, laboratories, communities and environments that span the studies within the MHK
Prepare complete documentation of research activities and follow applicable standard operational procedures and data management protocols.
Analyze, interpret, and document research findings for review.
Compare actual and expected results, troubleshoot and suggest solutions to correct the deviations or redesign experiments
Evaluate existing research or modeling techniques and recommend improvements to ensure quality and productivity.
Generate new research questions and write grant proposals
Mentor, advise and provide technical support to junior scientists, graduate students and interns
Foster a network of colleagues within the institution and with collaborators to enhance training opportunities
Presenting their work at conferences and different forums.
Coordinate workshops and seminars
Prepare proposals, presentations, reports and policy documents for stakeholders and collaborators
Produce lead or single-author publications, and collaborative publications
Vacancy Requirements:
Minimum of a Phd. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline. Mandatory
Must have been awarded individual fellowships, grants, or other awards Mandatory
Record of peer-reviewed publication with at least 3 as first author Mandatory
Experience in teaching, training, and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students Mandatory
A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in antimicrobial resistance of bacterial pathogens Mandatory
Experience in clinical microbiology an added advantage Added Advantage
Training in Human Subjects Research, and safety in the workplace Mandatory
Very good problem solving and communication skills in English (writing, reading, and oral). Mandatory
Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Mandatory
Mature and responsible individual with leadership ability, attentive to detail and able to work in a team and work flexible hours. Mandatory
Computer skills, including Microsoft office and Internet. Mandatory
Demonstrated originality, creativity, and productivity. Mandatory
Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Mandatory
Scientific writing skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications Mandatory
Uphold tenants of good scientific method including consistency and reproducibility of data. Mandatory
Excellent project and time management skills Mandatory
Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills Mandatory
Self-motivated; able to work independently and under pressure Mandatory
Able to integrate well into a workplace with diverse individuals Mandatory
