Nigerian Institute of Medical Research Recruits Director of Research (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research Yaba-Lagos, a Parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Health hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following Senior Research and Administrative Positions.

Job Title: Director of Research (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)

Qualification and Experience

• The candidate must possess a Ph.D in Medical Microbiology/Cell Genetices/Biotechnology or Biochemistry OR
• MBBS degree plus registrable Post-Graduate Fellowship of the National or West African Medical College or its equivalent
• Must have put at least four years as a Deputy-Director Research or on equivalent job grade in a Research/Academic Establishment. An MPH degree is an added advantage.
• There should be evidence of continued productivity and distinguished contribution to knowledge through research with at least thirty (30) publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Evidence of Administration experience, competences in computer application and ability/evidence of winning research grants will also be an added advaotge.

Salary
CONHESS 15 STEP I/ CONMESS 07/1 (N4,233,344.00 x Nil 3,207.00) per annum.

Application Closing Date
22nd April, 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates are requested to submit 10 copies typewritten, detailed VC and copies of relevant credentials. The applicants must include the names and addresses of three referees who shall be requested by the candidates to send reference report under separate confidential cover to the Director-General.
Applications with supporting documents should be addressed to:
THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL,
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH,
6, EDMUND CRESCENT (OFF MURTALA MOHAMMED WAY),
P.M.B. 2013, YABA- LAGOS.

Candidates are kindly requested to state their telephone/GSM numbers and e-mail addresses.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for subsequent interaction.