PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Kenya Medical Research Institute, Center for Global Health Research (KEMRI/CGHR) has a mandate to conduct research in Malaria, HIV and other diseases. It is in this mandate that the program has a vacancy in the WHO evaluation study within the HIV- Research Division.
POSITION: Assistant Laboratory
Technologist J/G KMR 8 (3 Position)
Reports to: Study Coordinator
LOCATION: Kisumu
This is the entry and training grade for diploma holders in this
cadre. An officer at this grade will work under the supervision and guidance of
a Senior Officer.
Responsibilities
The duties and
responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Receiving/collecting,
recording of specimens according to applicable protocol SOP;
- Preparing
reagents
- Processing
and analyses of specimen;
- Recording
and reporting of results in a specified format;
- Dispatching
the results for clinical/Research management;
- Routine
and daily maintenance of laboratory equipment;
- Ensuring
adherence to biosafety and biosecurity guidelines;
- Taking
part in preparation of Standards Operations Procedures (SOPs)
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade, a candidate must have:-
- Diploma
in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology or any other
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Registration
Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and
Technologists Board (KMLTTB) or any other recognized regulatory body;
- Valid
practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and
Technologists
- Proficiency
in computer application;
- Certificate
in GCP/GCLP
- Fulfil
the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution
c) Key Skills and Competencies
- Communication
skill
- Interpersonal
skills
- Team
player
Terms of Employment: A fixed term contract for 3 months as per
KEMRI scheme of service.
Remuneration: Salary is negotiable within the appropriate KEMRI pay grade
depending on education and experience
How to Apply
- Letter of Application (INDICATE
VACANCY NUMBER) Current Curriculum Vitae with
telephone number and e-mail address Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or
Transcripts
- Must include a copy of
Certificate of good conduct Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB
- Must have credit reference
Bureau Certificate
Applications are due no later than: August 19, 2021
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged
to apply
The Deputy Director, CGHR, P.O Box 1578- 40100, Kisumu
and submit through email address cghr@kemri.org
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED 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 SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION,
INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED
FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST TO THE RELEVANT AUTHORITY.
Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
