Internships
KEMRI/CBRD/MALARIA/NOVAPLEX PROJECT
The Kenya Medical Research Institute is committed to providing the youth with opportunities to acquire, sharpen their knowledge and gain technical/practical skills to complement their studies in order to enhance their employability in line with the Kenya Vision 2030. The KEMRI Internship Program (KIP) seeks to develop a pool of young talent adequately exposed to working in the research industry. After the planned twelve (12) months’ internship program, the candidates will have gained practical workplace experience to enable them have a competitive edge in their job search.
The CBRD Malaria lab has
received funding to work on a project titled; ‘Improved Malaria Diagnostics
To-wards Achieving UHC: Performance and Evaluation of The Novaplex Malaria
Assay Against Other Routine Diagnostic Techniques in The Detection of
Plasmodium Spp Infections in Malaria Patients in Kenya’. The project is a
collaboration between Centre for Biotechnology Research and Development and the
Seegene® Diagnostics.
The project seeks to
recruit
Laboratory Intern
Location: Nairobi
Reports to: The project Principal Investigator (PI)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare
samples for analysis
- Prepare reagents and set up
laboratory for experiments Maintain the laboratory work area and equipment
- Assist in other tasks to support
the project as required.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
- Diploma
in Applied Biological sciences;
- Familiarity
with molecular laboratory equipment with recent attachment in a
parasitology/ molecular biology laboratory;
- Accuracy
and close attention to detail; and Strong analytical and organisation
skills.
Contract Duration
6 months
Please Note:
- The
project WILL NOT offer
employment after the completion of internship.
- A
monthly stipend will be given without any other benefits.
- Interns
will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical
Insurance cover; and
- INCOMPLETE
applications will not be considered.
How to Apply
Applications MUST include
the following:
- Letter
of Application (Indicate Vacancy Reference)
- Current
Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
- Copies
of Certificates and Transcripts
- Copy
of National ID.
- A
valid Certificate of Good conduct.
Applications are due no
later than 22nd November 2022 by 5.00 p.m. to
be addressed to:-
The PI, Novaplex project
KEMRI/CBRD/Malaria Laboratory
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI OR
Email: cbrd@kemri.go.ke
ONLY THOSE SHORTLISTED 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.
