KEMRI / University of Washington
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) is conducting research studies in Kenya.
We are looking for motivated,
committed, and honest staff members to join our team in one of our ongoing
Research Studies (Building the evidence base for care of acutely ill,
undernourished children in limited resource settings– cohort study)
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) is conducting research studies in Kenya.
The KEMRI/UW research collaboration
aims to conduct interdisciplinary, setting-specific research aimed at improving
the lives of women and children living in Kenya. Specifically our research
strives to understand various infectious diseases afflicting these populations
and testing interventions.
The KEMRI / UW Study Projects seeks
to recruit a dynamic, innovative and experienced person to fill the following
position which will be based in Migori County Referral Hospital:
Study Counselor / Field Worker
(1 Post)
Job Group MR/6
The Study Counselor will be
responsible for guiding participants through the consent process and study
procedures, offering HIV testing and counseling to caregivers and children,
ensuring participants return to follow-up visits, and following up with
participants who do not return.
The counselor will also assist with
miscellaneous KEMRI/UW study activities including data entry, data query
response, attend trainings, weekly reporting, etc.
Required Qualifications:
·
Certificate in counseling or similar
profession
·
Three years of working experience as
a counselor
·
Strong interpersonal, communication,
and listening skills
·
Must be able to work in a
professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity
·
Ability to foster trust and
open-communication with study participants
·
Speaking and understanding Luo or
Kuria and Swahili language
·
Basic computer skills
Preferred Qualifications:
·
Motorcycle riding license
·
Experience in participants
follow-up/tracing
·
Experience working with children
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Experience in HIV Counseling
·
Have worked in a Research set up
Terms of Employment: Contract for one year, as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The
successful candidate shall undergo a three (3) months probationary period for
the first three months upon initiation of employment.
Application Procedure
If you meet the above requirements,
please CLICK HERE to fill our online recruitment
form and then send an application with your current CV that contains details of
your qualifications, experience and the full time telephone number and names
and addresses of 3 referees to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us
by Friday 16th March, 2018 at 4.00 p.m.
Study Clinical
Officer
(1 Post)
Job Group MR/7
The Study Clinical Officer will
participate in pediatric research including data and sample collection. S/he
will be expected to observe good clinical practice in carrying out duties and
work as a team with other staffs.
S/he will be reporting to the Study
Coordinator or the Medical Coordinator and should be ready to carry out other
duties as delegated by the Study Coordinator.
Required
Qualifications:
·
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and
Surgery
·
Have the necessary registration
documents
·
Computer Literate
·
Three years experience working in a
busy Pediatric clinic or Ward set up
·
Three years experience in Pediatric
Phlebotomy
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Good communication skills
·
Ready to work under pressure
·
Be a team player
Terms of
Employment: Contract for one year, as per KEMRI
Scheme of Service. The successful candidate shall undergo a three (3) months
probationary period for the first three months upon initiation of employment.
Application
Procedure
If you meet the above requirements,
please CLICK
HERE to fill our online recruitment form and then send an
application with your current CV that contains details of your qualifications,
experience and the full time telephone number and names and addresses of 3
referees to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by Friday 16th
March, 2018 at 4.00 p.m.
Study Laboratory
Technologist
(1 Post)
Job Group MR/7
The Study Lab Technologist will
participate in HIV related research and provide technical support to research
teams in the set up of Laboratory experiments, analysis of sample/data and
recording of applied processes and procedures to meet clinical research
objectives.
S/he will be reporting to the Site
Coordinator or the Medical Coordinator and should be ready to carry out other
duties as delegated by the Site Coordinator.
Required
Qualifications:
·
Diploma in Medical Laboratory
Sciences
·
Registered with the Kenya Medical
Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board
·
Knowledge and understanding of GCLPs
and regulatory/accreditation agency requirements
·
Knowledge of laboratory Health and
Safety practices
·
At least 2 years of experience
·
Computer Literacy
·
Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills
·
Ready to work under pressure
·
Team working and ability to work in a
multi-cultural environment
Terms of
Employment: Contract for one year, as per KEMRI
Scheme of Service. The successful candidate shall undergo a three (3) months
probationary period for the first three months upon initiation of employment.
Application
Procedure
If you meet the above requirements,
please CLICK
HERE to fill our online recruitment form and then send an
application with your current CV that contains details of your qualifications,
experience and the full time telephone number and names and addresses of 3
referees to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by Friday 16th
March, 2018 at 4.00 p.m.
Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN,
YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT
CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION,
INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH
REQUEST IMMEDIATELY