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Date Posted: Wednesday, February 28 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
We are hiring!
• Our client in Lusaka, Zambia is looking for a Chief Scientific Officer to join their team for a job vacancy within the Public Health Industry.
• To apply for more information follow the link below.
• Reports to Chief Executive Officer. Working in close collaboration with the Zambian Government through the Ministry of Health and other line ministries, local and international partners, and THE ORGANISATION’s investigators, the Chief Scientific Officer will oversee the scientific portfolio at THE ORGANISATION. In particular, s/he will further develop a productive, self-sustaining scientific program at THE ORGANISATION, recruit a broadened base of mid-level to senior investigators, support a diversified research funding base, and inspire a culture of scientific excellence. S/he will provide technical assistance and supervision to THE ORGANISATION research teams in all aspects of scientific inquiry, from research question formulation to results dissemination.

Main duties
• Leads the development and execution of the overall research strategy for THE ORGANISATION, including setting institutional research interests and priorities and ensuring their alignment to the overall THE ORGANISATION strategic objectives and are consistent with MOH health priorities.
• Provides overall leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of scientific research operations and coordinates the administrative structures that support scientists.
• Manages the scientific review process of new opportunities that includes an evaluation and execution of all research programs and grants to ensure appropriate scientific merit (rigour), study design, feasibility, regulatory guidance, project management, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Develops strategic partnerships with investigators, researchers, national and international academic institutions, industry stakeholders, national regulators and relevant government agencies and community networks to advance the THE ORGANISATION’s scientific agenda and programs.
• Supports grant writing and business development in one or more scientific areas aligned with the Chief Scientific Officer’s area of expertise.
• Executes and convenes necessary stakeholders, including community groups for THE ORGANISATION-sponsored scientific meetings, advisory groups, and roundtables to inform overall scientific strategy and advance critical research questions.
• Models and promotes a culture of adherence to codes of ethical principles and standards of professional conduct for researchers at all levels.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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