The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State
Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology
(Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya and as currently established and
dully accredited to continue to operate as such under the Science Technology
and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out
research in human health in Kenya. KEMRI’s vision is “to be a leading centre of
excellence in human health research” and its mission is “to improve human
health and quality of life through research, capacity building and service
delivery”.
KEMRI seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced persons
to fill the following positions: –
Research Scientist
Terms of Service: The appointment is on permanent and
pensionable terms.
JOB GROUP: KMR 6
JOB GROUP: KMR 6
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre for graduate
employees. An officer at this level will
work under guidance and supervision of a senior officer.
work under guidance and supervision of a senior officer.
Job Specifications
- Assist
in the implementation of research projects and/or supervising designated
aspects of the work;
- Assist
in carrying out fieldwork and laboratory experimental procedures;
- Assisting
in organization of the internal scientific seminars;
- Carry
out experimental and/or developmental work under the supervision of a
Senior Research Scientist or Assistant Principal Research Scientist;
- Assist
in the interpretation and validation of results;
- Guiding
visiting scientific students /students on attachment
- Assisting
in maintaining the scientific laboratory in good working condition; and
- In
consultation with Senior Technologist, ensuring that all chemicals,
reagents and consumables are properly stored in the laboratory.
Job Specifications
- Bachelor’s
Degree in any of the following disciplines :- Biomedical Sciences,
Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Public Health, any relevant Social
Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
- Proficiency
in computer application;
- Fulfil
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Key Skills and Competences
- Planning
skills
- Communication
and reporting skills
- Interpersonal
skills
- Team
player
How To Apply
The following will be required during the interviews: –
- Certificate
of good conduct,
- Higher
Education Loans Board compliance certificate,
- KRA
Tax compliance certificate,
- Credit
Reference Bureau clearance certificate,
- Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission clearance.
Kindly attach your
- cv,
- cover
letter,
- copies
of certified academic and professional certificates,
- testimonials
and other relevant documents.
All the applications to be done through www.kemri.org on or before 18th May
2020 by 5.00 p.m