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In order to carry out its duties in research, training, and treatment in the area of tropical medicine, KCCR offers a number of jobs. You desire to join us? Below are all of our open positions right now.
VACANCY NOTICE
The management of the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) together with the African One Health Network for Disease Prevention (ADAPT) Project is seeking to recruit hardworking, enthusiastic and committed individual to occupy the under-listed position on the project. The project is funded by German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and seeks to address the critical issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) using a One Health approach. The project seeks to develop sustainable strategies for combating AMR and enhancing Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) practices across sub-Saharan Africa.
Main Responsibilities/Activities |
· To support the team of researchers in the execution of ADAPT project activities by undertaking assigned tasks in accordance with the project’s protocol by making use of standard research techniques and methods. These may include project plan development, proper documentation of all project activities, monitor progress and other activities as directed by the PI and Co-investigators.
Activities include but not limited to:
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QUALIFICATIONS/PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
The Post holder should have the following:
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 and two referees and email them (with the position being applied for as the subject) to: info@kccr.de (copy to: skagordzo@gmail.com)
Closing Date: 15th November, 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. For further information on the position, please contact Dr. Michael Frimpong (frimpong@kccr.de) or Dr. Yaw Amoako (yamoako2002@gmail.com).
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.
Main Responsibilities/Activities |
● Ensuring safe and secure transportation of study specimens, participants & staff as well as materials for project activities ● Be available to perform on-call duties under the requirement of studies ● Maintaining confidentiality and discretion when transporting sensitive materials ● Assist in the execution of project activities under the instruction of the PI and Supervisor ● Transporting specimens in the appropriate temperature condition and on time ● Complying with institutional policies, traffic/road laws and regulations. ● Maintaining accurate records of vehicle movements, fuel consumption and servicing schedule ● Complete the vehicle roster per KCCR rules ● Maintain a good relationship with the study participants, their family members and communities and respect the confidentiality of the study participants ● Participate in daily review of field activities by reporting on activities performed and planning the next activity ● Initiate corrective action as soon as a deficiency is identified |
QUALIFICATIONS/PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
The Post holder should have the following: (E = Essential; D = Desirable)
Remuneration will be according to KCCR standards. The contract will be for 12 months (renewable).
Expected starting date: December 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 and ln.lartey@kccr.de
Closing Date: 15th November 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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