VACANCY NOTICE

The management of the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research into Tropical Medicine (KCCR) together with the Filariasis project at KCCR is looking for 2 Master’s students. The project, titled “Tackling the Obstacles to Fight Filarial infections and podoconiosis (TAKeOFF-2)” is funded by the German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The project seeks to address the barriers to lymphatic filariasis (LF) and podoconiosis elimination in addition to providing innovative and valuable insights into other disease conditions such as onchocerciasis.

QUALIFICATIONS/PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

The Post holder should have the following: (E = Essential; D = Desirable)

• The candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in medical Laboratory Technology / Sciences, Biology or another related scientific/biomedical field (E).
• The candidates must have good writing and presentation skills (E).
• The successful applicant should be prepared to work in any part of the country and for longer hours (E).
• Must be a team player and have good interpersonal working relationship (D).
• Must be able to work under pressure (D).
• The use of statistical analysis packages such as SPSS or other relevant statistical analysis tools will be added advantage (D).

The contract will be for a period of 2 years

Expected starting date: 1^st December, 2024

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested persons should send their applications as a single pdf file addressed to The Head of Administration, KCCR, KNUST, Kumasi including their CV, a motivation letter, copies of certificates, draft research proposals (not more than 3 pages) and two reference letters and email them to: info@kccr.de and lindrousy@yahoo.com, and a copy to vopoku88@gmail.com

Closing Date: 30^th September, 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. For further information on the position, please contact Dr. (Mrs.) Linda B. Debrah, Email: lindrousy@yahoo.com Tel. no.: +233 208174244 or Dr. Jubin Osei-Mensah, Email: jubinom@yahoo.com, Tel. no.: +233 209099572.

VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION – Driver

JOB LOCATION – Kumasi

The management of the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research into Tropical Medicine (KCCR) together with the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Research Group at KCCR, is looking to recruit a  Driver

One of the main goals of the research group is to investigate diseases causing fevers in newborns and young children to guide to reduce the burden of these diseases in Ghana and beyond.

For more information, visit our webpage: https://kccr-ghana.org/research-impact/research-groups/infectious-diseases-epidemeology/

The Driver shall undertake various activities associated with the research group. These activities will be performed in Kumasi and its environs but not limited to the other research sites, Agogo Presbyterian Hospital, Agogo and St Francis Xavier Hospital, Assin Fosu. The post-holder should always maintain a good relationship with staff by communicating professionally and courteously.

QUALIFICATIONS/PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

The Post holder should have the following: (E = Essential; D = Desirable)

• Must have completed SHS/SSS (E).
• Valid driver’s license (minimum class type C) with driving experience of at least 3 years (E)
• Good knowledge of Kumasi and its environs. (E)
• Mechanic and/or auto electrician(D)
• Must be able to communicate in English (both spoken and written) and Twi (E)

Remuneration will be according to KCCR standards. The contract will be for 12 months (renewable).

Expected starting date: 1st October 2024

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested persons should send their applications addressed to The Head of Administration, KCCR, KNUST, Kumasi including their CV, a motivation letter, copies of certificates, driver’s license, and two reference letters and email them to: info@kccr.de copy to e.puorideme@kccr.de, ln.lartey@kccr.de

Closing Date: 24^th September 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.