Reporting to the Executive Director for KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP), you will play a leading role in the management of KWTRP and have joint responsibility, with the Director, for the development of its strategic direction. You will be expected to act for the Executive Director in their absence. In addition, you will have primary responsibility for a programme of independent externally funded research projects and will lead a research group, delegating ongoing responsibilities, contributing to the overarching vision and managing staff performance.
Reports to: Executive Director
Direct / Indirect Reports: Line management responsibilities will be integrated within the senior management structure of the Programme, in addition to line management responsibilities for specific research groups.
Budget Responsibility: In delegated authority Programme funds and Personal project grants
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Initiate and implement elements of the Core platform, including responsibility for the funding application and for
representing KWTRP to the funder.
• Manage substantial research resources and budgets
• Develop new avenues of research, concepts and ideas to extend scientific strategy.
• Generate research income and actively promote specific research areas. Write funding applications for new projects
and play a key role in establishing overall research strategy, including developing cross-disciplinary research and
opportunities for other Principle Investigators and for the training of early-career scientists.
• Regularly write research articles for prestigious international journals, book chapters, and reviews. Present papers at
international conferences, and lead seminars to disseminate research findings and enhance the reputation of the
Programme.
• Promote the research group locally and nationally, disseminate research outcomes to advance knowledge in the
specialist area; represent the research group at external meetings/seminars and represent the Programme to
sponsors and stakeholders.
• Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups.
• Chair committees and/or working groups.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Hold a relevant Ph.D/D.Phil with significant post-qualification research experience
• Minimum 10 years overall experience with at least 5 years senior management.
• Recognised international authority on a specific research area.
• Proven ability to attract independent funding
• Experience in leading and managing research projects and staff
• Provide evidence of an established international publication record
• Possess sufficient expertise to lead research programmes and develop new avenues of research
• Experience in engagement with major stakeholders, especially arms of Government for policy impact.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:
• Experience in leading research programmes, including setting the strategic direction
• Experience in providing specialist advice to external industry, universities, or research councils
• Management committee experience.
COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrated high levels of confidentiality and integrity
• Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong Management, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Ability to build strong and diverse effective teams, delegation, and team motivation
• Strong skills in Budgeting, Design, implementation, and oversight of projects
• Ability to build productive and collaborative relationships with varied stakeholders
• Highly motivated with the ability to positively influence others
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
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Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.
The application closing date is 25 March, 2022.
KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is an equal opportunity employer. Direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. KWTRP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).