Graduate Student Scholarship (Clinical) Epidemiologist / Evidence Based Health Care specialist (m/f)

Job description

• Coordinate the activities related to the further development of the Center for Evidence-Based Health Care in Eastern Africa, which is supported by the Royal Tropical Institute;
• Develop partnerships with national and international organizations involved in epidemiological research, evidence based health care practice;
• Actively seek funding for continuous support of the center ;
• Participate in Research in developing countries concerning the implementation of Evidence Based Health Care;
• Participate in the department’s activities including research, training and advice.

Requirements

• Preferentially a Medical Degree or Masters in health sciences with speciality in Epidemiology or Evidence Based Health Care, or equivalent expertise
• Knowledge and proved work in the field of Evidence Based Medicine
• Experience in the field of epidemiological and/or clinical research
• Working experience in developing countries and/or with development agencies
• Proven research, management and writing skills
• Fluency in verbal and written English
• Strong coordination skills
• Excellent communication skills and awareness of intercultural relationships
• Shows initiative and creativity; independent worker and team player
• Flexibility and willingness to travel overseas for short missions (2 to 3 weeks) on a regular basis

Conditions of employment

The initial appointment is for one year, subject to renewal.

The salary based on age, qualifications and experience is between € 3.317,- and € 4.554,- gross per month (scale 11) in a 38-hour week. Working part-time is a possibility.

In addition, there is an 8% holiday allowance, admission to the KIT pension fund (ABP) and opportunities for training and personal development.

For applicants from abroad, there is the possibility of a temporary housing allowance and a moving allowance. The document International Staff at KIT is available on request.

Additional information

KIT values a diverse and international workforce. Non-Dutch applicants are encouraged to apply.

For further inquiries, please contact Dr Masja Straetemans at m.straetemans@kit.nl or the Head of department Prof. dr. Paul Klatser at p.klatser@kit.nl, both at tel. nr. +31 20 5665441. General information about KIT and our department is available on the website: http://www.kit.nl