KEMRI –CCR PHRD (Thika) clinical
trials Project is currently looking for a motivated individual to fill in the
following position:
Position: Chief Laboratory Technologist
Position: Chief Laboratory Technologist
MR 13
(1 Position)
Location: Thika
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Job Purpose: The Chief Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for
the management of operations and coordination of laboratory activities.
Responsibilities:
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Responsible for assisting the
laboratory Director in the overall direction of the Clinical Research Centre
Laboratory.
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Responsible for assisting the
Director in the design and implementation of the Quality management program.
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Ensuring that the laboratory produces
quality clinical results by directly participating in testing and supervising.
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Responsible for supervising all the
laboratory functions including but not limited to clinical laboratory SOP
development and maintenance, proficiency testing, phlebotomy (policy and
procedure).
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Serve as the primary point of contact
for all clinical laboratory related issues, results, interpretation and
logistics.
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Responsible for developing and
facilitating a good management structure within the laboratory.
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Conducting protocol for specific
laboratory tests & procedures
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Writing and implementing an
analytical laboratory plan for newly implemented research and/or clinical
studies
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Management of overall in charge of
shipments- by obtaining permission from ERC & MOH and Liaises with couriers
and Seattle for shipment of samples.
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Liaising with Clinic on matters
related to the study and promoting Lab – Clinic interface.
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Responsible for the coordination of
all regulatory and compliance activities and training requirements for the
laboratory.
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Oversee annual review of lab SOPs
& initiate updates as needed; collect signatures and maintain inventory of
archived documents.
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Managing the QA program including EQA
and IQC.
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Responsible for the overall
maintenance of the laboratory equipment.
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Maintaining laboratory records, data
management and good documentation practices.
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Preparing duty Rota and ensures all
sections are adequately covered.
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Conducting lab staff performance and
appraisals, orientation and training new employees on Human subject, GCP.
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Supervising laboratory technologists
in the collection, processing and storage of samples.
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Ensures adherence to study protocols
and proper handling of bio-hazardous materials.
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Coordinating collaborations with
other laboratories
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Serves as liaison to internal and
external investigators and collaborators.
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Ensures on-going integrity of
laboratory samples by overseeing all handling and repository projects while
assuring accurate documentation and adherence to protocols and to timelines.
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Responsible for assisting the
laboratory Director in the overall direction of the Clinical Trials Research
Laboratory.
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Advising the laboratory director on
technical issues within the laboratory.
Requirements
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Possess Degree in Medical Laboratory
Sciences or related discipline.
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A Masters’ Degree in a Science
related field.
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At least seven (7) years’ experience
in a busy clinical research laboratory.
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At least five (5) years’ experience
in management position
Job Knowledge and
Skills:
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Experience in carrying out laboratory
testing for research and/or clinical trials.
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Experience in usage of Laboratory
information Management systems (LIMS)
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Must possess a scientific imagination
commensurate with the independent execution of research projects
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Trained on Good Clinical Laboratory
Practice (GCLP)
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Experience in laboratory audit
processes
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Must have an aptitude for technical
problem solving
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Ability to effectively supervise
laboratory staff, interns and students on attachment in the laboratory.
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Good communication and management
skills
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Knowledge of basic word processing
and basic statistical skills of analyzing laboratory data and evaluation of
quality control laboratory data
Terms of
Employment: Employment is on a one year renewable
contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable
within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and
demonstrated competency.
Position: Research Assistant
M/R 8
1 Position
Location: Thika
Reports to: Country
Director Scale-Up Project
Job Purpose: The
Research Assistant will be responsible for field data collection.
Responsibilities
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Timely abstraction of data from
patients’ charts
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Verify quality of data by comparing
abstracted data to source documents
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Ensure facilities have adequate data
collection tools and request necessary supplies for the project
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Liaise with the health facility staff
to ensure project activities are conducted as scheduled
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Providing project management team
with regular feedback on field activities
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Other duties and responsibilities as
may be assigned
Requirements
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College diploma in nursing, or other
health related field
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Experience working in a Comprehensive
Care Centre will be an added advantage
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Ability to work independently and as
part of a team
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Past experience in electronic data
collection using Survey CTO/ ODK desirable
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Excellent organizational skills
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Good interpersonal skills
Terms of Employment: Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a
probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the
appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated
competency.
Position: Data Intern
Location: Thika
Reports to: Data
Manager
Job Purpose: To
assist in data management including data collection, mining, filing, archiving,
QA/QC, database updates, reports generation, etc.
The
internship programme will be for six (6) months renewable once.
Key Responsibilities
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Data collection, compilation ,
cleaning , investigational analysis and processing for entry into databases
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Designing, improving and updating
live databases for long term data storage and back-ups
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Assisting in data analysis
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Installing and configuring computer
hardware, software systems, networks, printers and scanners
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Ensure technology is accessible and
equipped with current hardware and software
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Trouble shoots all technology issues
including hardware, software and network operating system
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Preparing daily and weekly reports
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Scanning and filing of records,
archive systems in accordance to department procedures
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Monitor security of all technology
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Any other duties assigned by
Supervisor
Education and Professional Training
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Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and
computer science or a related field from a recognized university
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Training on data analysis (STATA and
or R)
Competencies
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Very Good IT skills including
hardware, software and networks
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Good communication skills.
Experience
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Experience in data entry/data
management an added advantage
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Skills in database development
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
13th July 2018.
KEMRI
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED 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 RECRUITMENT PROCESS
INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A
FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.
Only
those shortlisted will be contacted.