The Research Training & Career Development department (RTCD) has the responsibility for facilitating and supporting training and capacity building for the acquisition of skills and knowledge needed for the production of quality scientific research.
The strategic approach to achieving this goal focuses on retention, technical & research support competency, research leadership development and creating partnerships with relevant institutions.
The department is headed by Professor Assan Jaye, who works with a a four person team: Staff Development Manager; Staff Development Coordinator; Staff Training Officer; Administrative Assistant.
Vision
Nurturing talent through transformational, professional and personal development so as to deliver the mission of the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia.
Objectives
- Develop the best researchers in the sub region by providing high quality scholarships and fellowships opportunities at pre-doctoral, doctoral and post-doctoral levels.
- Provide the training that is essential to The Unit delivering excellent science safely and ethically.
- Enable staff to develop essential competencies through value-adding professional qualifications.
- Develop training strategies, materials, courses and workshops to build staff capability and capacity.
- Nurture and strengthen national, regional and international training partnerships for mutual benefit.
- Help Gambia develop research capacity and Gambians to become inspirational and transformational leaders.