This post offers exceptional opportunities for career progression by combining leadership responsibilities with research experience and training at the internationally pre-eminent MRC Unit, The Gambia (www.mrc.gm). The Unit’s nutrition research is run in partnership with the MRC International Nutrition Group (www.ing.mrc.ac.uk) at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and based at the rural field station, MRC Keneba.

MRC Keneba is a 3 hour journey from the coast and the main Unit at MRC Fajara. The MRC has carried out nutritional research in Keneba and the surrounding villages for over 60 years. Although the location of the Field Station is remote and rural, considering its location, Keneba has world-class laboratory and other facilities necessary for high-quality field research and the delivery of a comprehensive primary health care service.

We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Clinician/Head of Clinical Services to be responsible for managing the clinical services in Keneba, directly supervising all the clinical staff, and liaising with the Clinical services at the MRC Fajara and the Regional Health Teams. In addition, there may be opportunities to undertake research with a view to undertaking a further degree.

Position: Consultant Clinician/Head of Clinical Services (MRC Keneba)

We seek someone with:

. MB, BS.

. FWACP Part 2 or equivalent in Internal Medicine/Paediatrics.

. Experience of staff management.

. Record of publications in peer reviewed journals.

. Excellent written and spoken English.

. Good IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Access).

. Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team.

. Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

. A flexible and well-organized approach to work and an ability to meet deadlines.

. Ability to deal sensitively with patients.

. Attentiveness to detail.

. Excellent organizational skills.

. Willingness to be on-call and work outside the normal working hours.

. Practical experience of health research in developing countries.

. Willingness to live in a remote rural location.

The salary will be paid in Grade 2 of MRC Unit, The Gambia’s payscale at a net monthly salary of 76, 474 Gambian Dalasi. This converts to a take home pay of approximately $1,911 per month using the prevailing Dalasi/USD exchange rate.

For displaced staff the package will include rent-free furnished accommodation, flights, displacement allowance for spouse and children, contribution to school fees and shipment of personal effects.

The appointment will be for 3 years in the first instance.

Please contact the Human Resources Office to obtain an MRC Application Form and a copy of the Job Description. Completed application forms, together with copies of qualifications and a recent CV, should be sent to:

Human Resource Office:

Vacancy for: Consultant Clinician/Head of Clinical Services (MRC Keneba)

MRC Unit, The Gambia

P. O. Box 273

Banjul,

The Gambia, West Africa.

Telephone: 00220 4495442–6 & 00220 4494072-9

Or E-mail: hr [at] mrc [dot] gm

Website: www.mrc.gm

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 23rd July 2014.

MRC is an equal opportunities employer and operates a strict no smoking policy.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.