ZAHRI is seeking a qualified candidate from any African country to fill a three-year contract (renewable) position of Senior Researcher in health-related fields.

Applicant Qualifications:
i. Should hold a Doctoral degree (PhD) in health-related fields from a recognized university.
ii. Should have a track record of winning grants as a Principal Investigator (PI) for health research.
iii. Should have worked or been affiliated with research institutions for at least five (5) years.
iv. Should have published at least five (5) papers post-PhD in relevant peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Responsibilities:

Acquisition of grants for strategic health research undertaking.
Lead the conduct of approved health research and generate evidence-based results for informing policy and decision-making.
Provide mentorship and coaching to young researchers in attaining research competencies.
Lead the dissemination of research findings across various platforms, including publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presenting at scientific conferences.
Lead the synopsis of permitted health research and identify gaps in meeting national priorities.
Assist in the development of the annual research implementation plan.
Contribute to reviewing and creating strategic plans, budgets, and priorities for health research.
Develop collaborative teams within health research between public and private institutions to strengthen and promote human health research.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Additional Information
In addition to an engaging work environment, an attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.