KEMRI / USAMRU-K
“The Walter Reed
Project”
Vacancy
“The Walter Reed Project” is a research-based organization that is affiliated
to the Kenya Medical Research Institute. Our mission is to develop and test
improved means for predicting, detecting, preventing and treating infectious
diseases.
The organization seeks
to fill the following position.
Lab Manager,
Arbovirus/Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Laboratory, KEMRI/USAMRU-K
Closing Date: 28th November 2012 at 4
pm
Duty Station: Nairobi
Job Summary: To work under the supervision of the head
(Lab Director) VHF laboratory, Centre for Virus Research, KEMRI.
Position Duties:
- Ensure
that all Lab SOPs and Protocols are implemented as required.
- Budget
for and order all Laboratory supplies to support Lab activities.
- Supervise
the Manage VHF Laboratory budgetary allocations.
- Monitor
the work progress of all VHF Laboratory staff through mentorship and
supervision.
- Maintain
a specimen monitoring and tracking system for all past and future
laboratory specimens
- Manage
the VHF laboratory in the event of a disease epidemic or other public
health emergency in which case the lab manager will be expected to work
overtime and on weekends.
- Counsel
and appraise staff, as required.
- Seek
assistance from CVR, CDC and WRP for Laboratory and Research activities,
as necessary.
- Be able
to carry out any other duties as directed by the Lab Director and GEIS
coordinator.
Minimum job requirements and qualifications
- Masters
in a Laboratory based science, PhD is an added advantage.
- At
least two years laboratory research/work experience at Masters level
- Good
knowledge and experience of Laboratory Assays, including Molecular,
Serological and Entomological Techniques.
- Good
analytical skills.
- Evidence
of active Research through publications is an added advantage.
- Database
management and computer skills
- A good
attitude, communication and people management skills
Terms of Employment:
Contract for 1 year,
renewable as per KEMRI Scheme of Service.
Probation period for
the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a
relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and
demonstrated competency.
The salary scheme is
based on KEMRI scale plus supplemental amounts.
Applications should
include the following:
- Letter
of Application. Those sending applications via email should write in the
subject line ‘Lab Manager VHF’
- Current
Curriculum Vitae with Contact telephone number and e-mail address
- Three
letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
- Copies
of Certificates and Transcripts
The Human Resource Manager
USAMRU-K/KEMRI
Walter Reed Project,
P.O. Box 29893- 00202
Nairobi
USAMRU-K/KEMRI
Walter Reed Project,
P.O. Box 29893- 00202
Nairobi
Email
Nairobi.HR@usamru-k.org
Only short listed
candidates will be contacted