Vacancies at Aga Khan University (AKU)
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Date Posted | September 22, 2025 |
| Category |
Administration
Communication Education / Teaching Management Operations |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | KES |
Description
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The Aga Khan University is a private, autonomous university that promotes human welfare through research, teaching and community service initiatives. Based on the principles of quality, access, impact and relevance, the University has campuses and programmes in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Its facilities include ...
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- The Aga Khan University is looking for a highly visionary and innovative individual to fill the position of Associate Director of the AKU Cancer Centre with co-responsibility for the CRU. Reporting to the Director, AKU Cancer Centre, he/she will lead the strategic planning, and administrative operations of the centre's mission.
- This leadership role will be pivotal in advancing the Cancer Centre’s goals as well as ensuring a robust clinical trials program, a platform of peer reviewed grants, and alignment with institutional objectives.
- This position will drive initiatives that enhance cancer research, clinical trials, cancer awareness, cancer prevention & control, cancer education, partnerships and community outreach. This is a full-time position to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Responsibilities
- A MD/PhD in a healthcare related field with at least 5 years of experience in leadership in a clinical research environment; or
- A Bachelor or Master’s degree in a clinical or health related field with at least 10 years of experience in strategic management in the area of clinical operations, clinical research, and clinical trials;
- Ideally over 5 years experience as a principle investigator leading a clinical trials program;
- Proven experience in strategic planning, administration, and operations management in a clinical research environment in academia or pharma;
- Strong financial acumen and experience with budget management;
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large, multidisciplinary teams;
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills;
- Knowledge of oncology care, clinical research, and clinical trial operations would be an advantage.