Postdoctoral Research fellow in Global Health and Infectious Diseases

Position:     Postdoctoral Research fellow in Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Job location:    Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Reports in the Research group to:    Principal Investigator
Reports at KCCR to:    Scientific Director, Head of Administration

A. Summary
The Global Health and Infectious Diseases Research Group (aka AG AMUASI) is a research group based at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) in Ghana. The research group conducts cross-cutting interdisciplinary researech in Global health and infectious diseases. To achieve our goals, we are involved in different consortia with different partners across Africa and overseas. For more information, visit our webpage: https://kccr-ghana.org/research-impact/research-groups-projects/global-health-infectious-diseases-group/

The post-holder shall undertake various activities associated with the research group. These activities will be

performed either at KCCR, at the study sites in Ghana or outside Ghana. The post-holder is expected to have good organisational and communication skills. He/She should be willing to work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team in order to perform all activities in a timely fashion.

B. Functional Relationships
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow is part of a team consisting of international and local investigators. The Officer will be responsible for the running of studies and contribute to concept development and protocol implementation for some of our studies. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow is accountable in the first instance to the local Principal Investigators (PIs). The Postdoctoral Research Fellow should always maintain a good relationship with the co-worker, KCCR staff and the external partners by communicating in a professional and courteous manner.

C. Scope of the Position
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow oversees the project activities to ensure the desired results are achieved by providing scientific and administrative support to a portfolio of in-country and multi-country projects and working closely with the PIs, the Project Finance Officer, partner institutions, KCCR finance and administrative departments, regulatory bodies, collaborators and ensuring compliance with funder’s policies.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will put in place a structure that optimizes the efficiency of the study implementation, communication and administrative process for the research team.

D. Tasks and Responsibilities
• Contribute to research concept generation and development
• Be involved in research design, data collection and analysis where necessary
• Support the overal running of the research group and related activities including capcity development and community service
• Coordinate the planning, preparation and submission of grant applications.
• Lead the implmentation of studies under the supervision oft he PIs
• Perform day-to-day management of project team and address any team issues promptly in consultation with the PI(s).
• Plan with the PIs on the sourcing and use of resources to achieve the goals and objectives of the projects within allotted timelines and budgets.
• Oversee regulatory compliance issue regarding Clinical Trials and record Institutional Review Board approvals.
• Organize, support, provide follow-up and report pertinent issues to PIs.
• Prepare project documents and research reports for PIs.
• Draft manuscripts and prepare scientific reports.
• Represent PIs in a meeting if necessary.
• Prepare annual technical reports to grantors.
• Coordinate the planning, preparation and submission of manuscripts for publications

E. Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications:
– Either PhD or MBChB/MD with Masters degree (basic science, bio-medical, public health)
– At least 3 years of research experience in the biomedical and/or health sciences
– At least 2 years of experience in coordinating studies and research management

Essential attributes
– Experience in the use of statistical software tool and biostatistics
– Some experience in laboratory work or work involving laboratory analysis of biological samples
– Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
– Dynamic person with demonstrated capacity for team work and team leadership
– Critical thinking, excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail
– Familiar with clinical research activities
– Ability to prioritize workload, assume responsibility for work, and follow through to completion
– Ability and willingness to work under pressure as a part of a global team
– High computer literacy including knowledge of Microsoft software products, Office suites etc.

Desired Attributes
– Postdoctoral experience in clinical research, infectious diseases, public health or related disciplines
– Familiarized with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
– Oral and written proficiency in French

F. Remuneration
Remuneration will be according to KCCR standards. The contract will be for 12-months (renewable), with the first 3 months as probation.

G. How to apply
Email the following to: the Head of Administration, KCCR, KNUST, (e-mail: info@kccr.de and copy ghid@kccr.de no later than June 05, 2020,17:00 GMT.
– A motivation letter (700-1,000 words)
– A detailed CV including the contact numbers and/or email addresses of three referees
– Two recommendation letters
Expected feedback date: June 15, 2020