mHealth Study Project
Job Vacancy: Laboratory Technologist
We require all team members to
provide ethical and respectful services to vulnerable, key populations, and to
maintain flexible hours in order to interface effectively with international
partners.
Job Vacancy: Laboratory Technologist
The study mHealth has a broad aim to
determine the impact of mHealth SMS strategies on adherence, retention and
outcome on PMTCT/ART programs.
We are looking to hire a laboratory
technologist for our research team based in Nairobi. We are committed to
excellence in our research, and to working with vulnerable populations with the
utmost respect and care.
The Laboratory Technician will be
responsible, for handling and processing of study samples on daily basis in
Nairobi, and liaising with periphery laboratories for testing of samples and
follow-up of lab results.
The technician will strictly follow
the laboratory SOPs and maintain laboratory results database and sample
inventory. S/he will be report to the Laboratory Director and Principal
Investigator.
S/he must be able to work with
minimal supervision and for long hours when necessary.
Responsibilities will include:
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Carry out routine and specialized
laboratory procedures.
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Specimen processing
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Performing isolations
cryopreservation and archiving samples.
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Safe and effective delivery of
samples to different laboratories and
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Ensure laboratory results are entered
accurately and in a timely manner on the report forms and into the database and
facilitate retrieval of hard copies of data as requested by principle
Investigators, Co-investigator and clinic staff.
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Prepare samples for storage and
shipping as needed.
Qualifications:
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Diploma or higher degree in
Biological Sciences from a major institution of higher education.
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Good interpersonal skills and ability
to interact productively with other team members
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Excellent Communication skills
(written and verbal)
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Computer literate with working
knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Desirable qualities, skills and
abilities:
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BSc Biological Sciences will be an
added advantage.
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Experience in Good Laboratory
practice (GLP) would be an added advantage
Applications must include the
following:
·
CLICK HERE to
complete our online recruitment form
·
Complete CV with 2 referees
indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts
·
Relevant certificates and
testimonials
If qualified for the above post,
please send your application addressed to the Principal Investigator, mHealth
Study and your CV to the email mHealthstudy2015@gmail.com
Job
Vacancy: Study Nurse
The study mHealth has a broad aim to
determine the impact of mHealth SMS strategies on adherence, retention and
outcome on PMTCT/ART programs.
We are looking to hire a Study Nurse
for our research team based in Nairobi. We are committed to excellence in our
research, and to working with vulnerable populations with the utmost respect
and care.
We require all team members to
provide ethical and respectful services to vulnerable, key populations, and to
maintain flexible hours in order to interface effectively with international
partners.
Specific Tasks
and Responsibilities
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Recruit and enroll participants into
the study
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Collect data per approved Standard
Operating Procedures and input into Android tablet system
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Conduct follow up visits via phone
and in person with study participants
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Submit weekly summaries of
recruitment and enrollment into the study to the study data manager
Essential
Requirements:
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Registered Nurse/Higher Diploma in
nursing
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Excellent computer skills
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Held a previous position in Maternal
and Child Health
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Language skills: fluency in English,
Kiswahili, and Luo
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Team player with ability to work
closely with other study staff at the site
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Must have training and certification
in Human Subjects Protection Research
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Experience in collection of study
data
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The candidate should have at least 6
months experience in HIV/TB Clinical care
·
Must have enough experience in
obtaining venous blood samples from infants and adults.
Applications
must include the following:
·
CLICK HERE to
fill our online recruitment form
·
Complete CV with 2 referees
indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts
·
Relevant certificates and
testimonials
If qualified for the above post,
please send your application addressed to the Principal Investigator, mHealth
Study and your CV to the email mHealthstudy2015@gmail.com
All applications are due not later
than 13th April, 2018.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.