EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY
Our Client, The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organization
comprising the Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the United
Republic of Tanzania, and the Republic of Uganda with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
The EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic, political, social and cultural integration to improve the quality of life of the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness, value added production, trade and investments.
Applications are invited from highly motivated and result-driven professionals who are citizens of East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) to apply for the following positions tenable at East African Health Research Commission (EACHRC) in accordance with the availability of Quota Points per Partner State.
PRINCIPAL HEALTH OFFICER (CLINICAL RESEARCH)
(REF: EAC/HR/2014-2015/026)
GRADE: Professional Category P3
REPORTS TO: Deputy Executive Secretary (Research)
ORGAN/INSTITUTION: East African Community Health Research Commission (EACHRC)
DUTY STATION: Bujumbura, Burundi.
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Principal Health Officer (Clinical Research) is responsible for developing and managing the
clinical research function at the East African Community Health Research Commission
(EACHRC). The key function of this position is to coordinate clinical research activities within the
EAC Partner States in collaboration with the National Health Research and Academic Institutions
in each Country with a view of ensuring that research being conducted answers the key health
issues in the EAC and advises on topical areas for clinical research.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Liaise with the Deputy Executive Secretary (Research) and the Principal Health Officer
(Operational and Applied Research) to coordinate the development and implementation of
health research activities and work plans in collaboration with the EAC Partner States’
National Health Research and Academic Institutions and other stakeholders and partners;
2. Liaise with the Deputy Executive Secretary (Research) to develop and/or solicit for clinical
research project proposals and market them to sponsors for funding;
3. Provide clinical research-based technical expertise to health policy analysis and development;
4. Develop clinical research materials and guidelines for presentation and distribution to health
research stakeholders in the EAC Partner States;
5. Perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Deputy
Executive Secretary (Research), the Governing Board of the East African Community Health
Research Commission (EACHRC), the EAC Sectoral Council of Ministers of Health and/or the
EAC Council of Ministers from time to time.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. A Masters degree in Health Sciences;
2. A post graduate qualification in clinical research will be an added advantage;
3. Relevant working experience of at least ten (10) years in clinical research or related fields
with five (5) of which must at senior level;
4. Must have published at least two (2) articles in international peer review journals, with at
least one (1) article as the first or lead author.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES:
1. Ability to develop integrated results oriented annual work plans and other organizationwide
activities (setting objectives, developing strategies, budgeting, developing policies and
procedures, and organizing the functions necessary to accomplish the activities)
2. Should have extensive and demonstrable knowledge of clinical research and the translation
of results of health research into health policy and practice
3. Demonstrable competency in public health systems development, management and
institution building at national, regional and/or international level;
4. Demonstrated knowledge of statistical data collection and analysis and ability to
systematically review published literature in clinical research and assess the quality and
results of relevant published studies.
5. Proficiency in computer office applications and automated statistical analytical tools and/or
related packages
6. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
7. Should be fluent in the English language.
8. Working knowledge of French and or Kiswahili will be an added advantage.
9. Excellent communication and report writing skills;
10. Ability to work as a team leader and to motivate others;
11. Ability to work under pressure and to deliver on the set deadlines
ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATIONS:
Applicants from all five Partner States are eligible to apply for the this position at
East African Community Health Research Commission.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The above position is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable once and is subject to
the application of the EAC Quota System.
FRINGE BENEFITS
This post offers attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance,
education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by the relevant national
accreditation body in their respective countries. This condition is applicable for locally and
internationally attained qualifications.
All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to
do so in compliance with the requirements of their respective Partner States.
RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
Internship, training, apprenticeship and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set
requirements.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements for the above
mentioned position are advised to send their applications, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies
of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees. Please quote the
respective reference number on both on the application letter and envelope. For electronic
submission, please quote the respective reference number on the subject of the email and send
to the address given below.
Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than Friday, 10th July 2015.
Please note:
1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not
both.
2. Applications which do not: indicate nationality and age; the reference
number; or have an application letter attached; have certified copies of
academic certificates; or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.
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