Kenya Marine and Fisheries
Research Institute (KMFRI)
Vacancies: Assistant
Research Officers
Kenya
Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), a State Corporation under the
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries was established by an Act of
parliament (The Science and Technology Act Cap. 250 of the Laws of Kenya of
1979) which has since been repealed by The Science, Technology and Innovation
Act No.28 of 2013.
The Institute has Research Centers and Stations located at Mombasa, Kisumu, Nairobi, Naivasha, Baringo, Kegati, Sangoro, Sagana and Turkana.
KMFRI is seeking to recruit self-motivated professionals who are team players to fill the following vacant positions within its approved establishment:
1. Assistant Research Officer
(Marine Natural Products Scientist)
(RI.9)
One (1) Position
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participating
in problem identification;
- Developing
research concepts;
- Designing
experiments;
- Collecting and
analyzing data and preparing technical reports;
- Provision of
scientific advisory services in the area of expertise.
- Participating
in seminars and short courses on research practice.
- Identify
problems, plan and implement research projects with minimal supervision
from senior Research scientists.
- Assisting in
initiation, implementation and evaluation of research projects.
- Dissemination
of research findings
- Any other
duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Minimum Requirements for
Appointment
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ or
equivalent;
- Bachelor of
Science Degree Second Class Honors (upper division) in Microbiology,
Biochemistry, Natural product, chemistry, Food science, Biotechnology or
equivalent from a recognized university.
- Must be
computer literate.
2. Assistant Research Officer
(Physical Oceanography)
(RI.9)
Two (2) Positions
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participating
in problem identification;
- Developing
research concepts;
- Designing
experiments;
- Collecting and
analyzing data and preparing technical reports;
- Provision of
scientific advisory services in the area of expertise;
- Participating
in seminars and short courses on research practice;
- Identify problems,
plan and implement research projects with minimal supervision from senior
Research scientists;
- Assisting in
initiation, implementation and evaluation of research projects;
- Dissemination
of research findings;
- Any other
duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Minimum Requirements for
Appointment
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ or
equivalent;
- Bachelors of
Science Degree Second Class Honors (Upper division) in Physical Science,
Oceanography or equivalent from a recognized university;
- Must be
computer Literate;
- Knowledge in
programming in MATLAB;
- Knowledge of
oceanographic instruments (Acoustic Current Meters, CTDs etc.) as well as
oceanographic software (e.g. RDI and Nortek software) is essential;
- Ready to work
out of the office and outside normal working hours;
- Able to work on
survey vessels at sea.
3. Assistant Research Officer
(Social Economist / Economist)
(RI.9)
Two (2) Positions
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participating
in problem identification;
- Developing
research concepts;
- Designing
experiments;
- Collecting,
analyzing data and preparing technical reports;
- Participating
in seminars and short courses on research practice;
- Participate in
the running of the Performance Contract Secretariat from time to time.
Formulation of development strategies;
- Identification,
preparation and evaluation of development projects and monitoring of their
implementation.
Minimum Requirements for
Appointment
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ or
equivalent;
- Bachelors
Degree Second Class Honors (Upper Division) with a specialization in
Economics or Social Sciences from a recognized university or its
equivalent;
- Must be
Computer literate;
- Proven
knowledge of Econometric softwares including SPSS and Stata.
4. Assistant Research Officer
(Marine Geologist)
(RI.9)
One (1) Positions
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and
submit environmental permit applications and ensure permits are obtained;
- Participate in
the investigation and characterization of aquatic sediment through
fieldwork;
- Participate in
the collection of underwater samples and data using specialized monitoring
equipment;
- Participate in
the Analysis and documentation of all site samples and data collection;
- Produce data
reports and organize into databases;
- Participate in
aquatic dredge and disposal based on sediment characterizations;
- Develop models
and graphical representation of ocean floor observations and measurements
and
- Any other
duties in the arear of specialization as assigned by the supervisor from
time to time.
Minimum Requirements for
Appointment
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ or
equivalent;
- Bachelor of
Science Degree in geological oceanography, marine geology or equivalent field
of study from a recognized university.
- Must be
Computer literate
5. Assistant Research Officer
(Fish Pathologist)
(RI.9)
One (1) Position
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting in
conducting basic exams and evaluations;
- Giving routine
vaccinations;
- Taking samples
of blood or other bodily fluids, analyze and prepare technical reports;
- Distributing
prescription medications;
- Observing and
evaluating behavior;
- Suturing
wounds;
- Assisting in
performing surgical procedures when necessary;
- Conducting
follow-up exams after treatment,
Minimum Requirements for
Appointment
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ or
equivalent;
- Bachelor of
Science in Pathology or Fish Science from a recognized university or
equivalent qualification;
- Must be
Computer literate.
Remuneration
Basic Salaries per cadre will
be as follows:-
- Job Group RI.9
– Minimum KShs.35,910.00 Maximum KShs.45,880.00 pm. plus other attractive
benefits.
These positions are permanent
and pensionable.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are
invited to submit their applications with a detailed resume and copies of
certificates and testimonials to the address shown below not later than 14th
June 2017.
The Director,
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute,
P.O. Box 81651 – 80100,
Mombasa
The Director,
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute,
P.O. Box 81651 – 80100,
Mombasa
Phone: 020-8021560,
020-8021561
Email: director@kmfri.co.ke
KMFRI is an Equal opportunity Employer.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KMFRI is an Equal opportunity Employer.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
