What type of job are you looking for?
A job that will give me the opportunity to exercise my skills and abilities to the limit and give me job satisfaction while at the same time assisting in the development agenda.
What nationality are you?
Kenyan
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
English, Kiswahili at execellent levels
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
Southern Sudan,Somalia, Rwanda or DRC.
What countries have you worked in?
Kenya
What field do you currently work in?
Medical health research
What fields have you worked in before?
Teaching
What qualifications do you hold?
Bsc, MSc. Biological sciences
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
Skills. With skills people can work, grow and get rich. Development relies heavily on skills.
Describe the benefits of working with others
One is able to offer the best of oneself.Transfer of knowledge and skills within and among the group.
Describe the benefits of working alone
One is able to implement their goals where the intellectual input of others is not necessary.
What was your worst working experience?
Not being able to get the necessary equipment on a research mission.
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
There is a lot of satisfaction in undertaking a project and succeeding especially while serving others in the process.
What unique skills do you have?
Enterpreneural skills besides formal research skills.
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
Managing a big bussiness/ enterprise/project.
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
discovery part/new knowledge.
Wjat are the least interesting aspects of your field?
routine procedures/sops.
In the event that you do get a vacancy how do you intend to proceed?
I will study the job description and undertake to succeed in the new job beyond my wildest dreams.
How can potential employers contact you?
Peter Githaiga Mwitari P.O. Box 5385-00100, Nairobi, Kenya E-mail: pmwitari@kemri.org or Pgithaiga67@hotmail.com TeL: +254 720271968; +254-2-2722541