{"id":4565,"date":"2025-07-29T20:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T20:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/scientific-director-at-macha-research-trust\/"},"modified":"2025-10-18T00:14:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T00:14:08","slug":"scientific-director-at-macha-research-trust","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=4565","title":{"rendered":"Scientific Director at Macha Research Trust"},"content":{"rendered":"

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
\nPosition Title: SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR
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\nThe Macha Research Trust (MRT) is an internationally recognized health research organization based at Macha Mission Hospital, Choma District, Zambia. The institute currently conducts basic and applied research to address relevant health issues, particularly infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV\/AIDS, influenza, and other respiratory and childhood infections. MRT seeks to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Scientific Director.\u00a0This is a full-time, two-year (24 months) contract position, with the possibility of renewal contingent upon performance and the availability of funds.
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\nJOB TITLE: SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR
\nREPORTS TO: Managing Director and Project Principal Investigators (PIs)
\nJOB PURPOSE:\u00a0Provide effective scientific leadership of Macha Research Trust. Detailed roles and responsibilities include:
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\nA.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Collaborate and communicate the scientific mission and vision of MRT with local, national, and international authorities, donors, and other scientists.
\nB.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop and implement own research programmes at MRT, including grant writing, working towards helping to \u2018grow\u2019 the institute
\nC.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work directly with MRT administration as an integral part of the management team, with emphasis on providing scientific direction and leadership for the organization.
\nD.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assist in the development, supervision, and mentorship of MRT research staff.
\nE.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coordinate and facilitate field and laboratory research for project researchers, faculty, and students while they are at Macha.
\nF.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supervise and oversee the daily duties of staff working on various scientific projects.
\nG.\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure a conducive, safe and productive laboratory and research environment by carrying out research projects in strict adherence to SOPs, GCP and GLP guidelines.
\nH.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coordinate regular laboratory and research meetings, organize other scientific meetings.
\nI.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Liaise with the project Principal Investigators on the various research projects being carried out at MRT.
\nJ.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Attend national and external scientific and other meetings as and when required for presentations and to represent MRT.
\nK.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fully engage and participate in the registration process and development of Macha Research Trust University (MRTU).
\nL.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Scientific Director will work closely with the Managing Director, Administrative Director, Senior Administrative Advisor, Chief Finance Officer,\u00a0 Principal Investigators, Senior Entomologist, and Project Coordinators at MRT in ensuring compliance with the necessary procedures for grant fund use and expenditure, as well as maintaining compliance with relevant Zambian government laws and regulations and internationally recognized research ethics considerations.
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\nQUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
\na)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Full Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of five O-level credits, including English and Mathematics
\nb)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bachelor\u2019s Degree in health sciences, veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences, laboratory sciences, molecular biology, microbiology, or equivalent
\nc)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Master\u2019s Degree in health sciences, veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences, laboratory sciences, molecular biology, microbiology, or equivalent
\nd)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PhD in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Biomedical Science, Veterinary Medicine, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, etc.)
\ne)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Must have a valid practicing license from the appropriate professional body
\nf)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Verified or proof of submission for verification of academic certificates to the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)
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\nMINIMUM RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
\na)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experience and training in the administration of research programs\/projects
\nb)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experience in managing busy laboratories
\nc)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proven track record in scientific and grant writing or contributing towards resource mobilization will be an added advantage
\nd)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Experience working in academia and the health sector in Zambia will be an added advantage
\ne)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preference will be given to an African National, with Zambian citizens given priority.
\nf)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Willingness to live in rural Zambia
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