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KEMRI – CCR PHRD (Thika) Clinical
Trials Project is currently looking for a motivated individual to fill in the
following position:
Vacant Position: HR
Project Officer
Job Ref: M/R 9
(1 Position)
Location: Thika
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Job Purpose: The HR Project officer will be responsible for
coordinating HR functions which include recruitment, performance management,
training and development and employee welfare.
Responsibilities:
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Interpreting and implementing human
resource policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
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Providing guidance in matters related
to human resource planning, recruitment, selection, placement, induction,
appointments, promotions and confirmation of staff;
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Compensation and benefits management;
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Coordinating performance management
and staff welfare;
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Overseeing maintenance of staff
records;
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Determining HR requirements and
career planning;
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Identifying training needs among the
staff and recommending suitable training programmes;
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Overseeing payroll administration and
management of staff medical insurance;
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Advising on Succession Management and
Human Resource Planning;
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Provide information and assistance to
staff and supervisors on human resource and work related issues;
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Handling employee relations and
disciplinary cases;
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Updating job requirements and job
descriptions for all positions;
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Coordinating project tasks with other
stakeholders, facilitating or leading aspects of implementation;
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Coordinating and participating in
cross-functional activities as required;
·
Support planning and implementation
of change management strategies;
·
Research HR topics, develop options
and recommend solutions, draft and/ or policies as required;
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Staff Leave and Time Management;
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HR Planning and budgeting;
Qualifications:
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A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource
Management or any other qualification from a recognized university/institution
with at least five (5) years’ experience;
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Must be a registered member of IHRM
with a valid practicing license;
Skills and Competencies
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A high degree of integrity,
responsibility and confidentiality;
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Demonstrated supervisory and
managerial skills, conversant with labour laws and regulations;
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Good interpersonal skills;
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Leadership skills;
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Problem solving skills;
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Strong analytical, planning,
negotiation, communications skills
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Must be a team player and motivator
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Computer skills including the ability
to operate spreadsheets and word processing programs;
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Excellent command of the English
language, both verbal and written including the ability to conceptualize
issues, develop options, write and present reports to a high standard for
various audiences;
Terms of Employment: Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation
period for the first 3 months.
How to Apply:
a) All applicants must meet each
selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements
b) Must include a current CV with
names of at least 2 referees.
c) Must include copies of academic
and professional certificates
d) Must include a copy of Certificate
of good conduct
e) Must have KRA Certificate of Tax
compliance
f) Must have Clearance Certificate
from HELB
g) Must have credit reference Bureau
Certificate
A duly signed application letter
indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should
be sent to: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 10th June 2018.
Study Clinical
Officer or Study Nurse
Job Group MR/7
3 Positions
Location: Homabay and Kisii Counties
Job
Description: The Study Clinical Officer or Study
Nurse will be responsible for screening, examining, and enrolling participants
in the study and conducting follow-up appointments with participants and
caregivers.
The Clinical Officer or Study Nurse
will perform physical exams, collect health history, and ascertain other relevant
information from caregivers using standardized case report forms.
This staff member is also responsible
for management of any side effects of the study intervention and for collecting
and tracking adverse event and protocol violations that may occur over the
study period.
Finally the Clinical Officer or Study
Nurse is responsible for submitting weekly reports to the study coordinator
summarizing indicators of study progress and communicating challenges and
successes to the study coordinator.
The Clinical Officer or Study Nurse
will also assist with miscellaneous KEMRI/UW study activities including data
entry, data query response, attend trainings, weekly reporting, on this and
other related studies.
Required
Qualifications:
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Diploma in Clinical Medicine and
Surgery – or – Diploma in Nursing
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Holds a current practicing license
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Three years of working experience as
a clinical officer or a Nurse
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Demonstrated competency in standard
specimen processing
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Computer literate
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Strong interpersonal, communication,
and listening skills
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Must be able to work in a
professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity
·
Basic computer skills
·
Detail-oriented
Preferred
Qualifications:
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Demonstrated track record working in
busy clinic
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Experience working with paediatrics
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Research experience
Terms of
Employment: One year renewable contract as per
KEMRI scheme of service and a 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 the
KEMRI salary scales.
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements,
please CLICK HERE to
complete our online application 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 kemriuwjobs@gmail.com
to reach us by 7th June, 2018 at 4.00 p.m.
Laboratory
Technologist
2 Positions
Job Group MR/7
Location: Kisii and Homabay Counties
Job
Description: The Laboratory Technologist will be
responsible for collecting, preparing, shipping, and tracking of all laboratory
specimens. Additionally, this person will be responsible for monitoring
versions of all study documents, maintaining an inventory of study-related
supplies and documents, and working with Nairobi-based staff to obtain supplies
and up to date study-related materials.
The Laboratory Technologist will also
assist with miscellaneous KEMRI/UW study activities including data entry, data
query response, attend trainings, weekly reporting, on this and other related
studies.
Required
Qualifications:
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Diploma in Medical Laboratory
Technology
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Registered by the Kenya Medical
Laboratory Technologist Board
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Three years of working experience as
a laboratory technologist
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Demonstrated competency in standard
specimen processing
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Computer literate
·
Strong interpersonal, communication,
and listening skills
·
Must be able to work in a
professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity
·
Basic computer skills
·
Detail-oriented
Preferred
Qualifications:
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Experience in nasopharyngeal and stool
sample collection, preservation, storage and shipment
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Phlebotomy experience
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Research experience
Terms of
Employment: One year renewable contract as per
KEMRI scheme of service and a 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 the
KEMRI salary scales.
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements,
please CLICK HERE to
complete our online application 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
kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by 7th June, 2018 at 4.00 p.m.
Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.