3 Assistants Jobs in Kenya - Lab Techs (KEMRI)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Kenya Medical
Research Institute, Center for Global Health Research (KEMRI/CGHR) has a
mandate to conduct research in Malaria, HIV and other diseases. It is in this
mandate that the program has a vacancy in the WHO evaluation study within the
HIV- Research Division.

POSITION: Assistant Laboratory
Technologist J/G KMR 8 (3 Position)

Reports to: Study Coordinator

LOCATION: Kisumu

This is the entry and training grade for diploma holders in this
cadre. An officer at this grade will work under the supervision and guidance of
a Senior Officer.

Responsibilities

The duties and
responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Receiving/collecting,
  recording of specimens according to applicable protocol SOP;


• Preparing
  reagents


• Processing
  and analyses of specimen;


• Recording
  and reporting of results in a specified format;


• Dispatching
  the results for clinical/Research management;


• Routine
  and daily maintenance of laboratory equipment;


• Ensuring
  adherence to biosafety and biosecurity guidelines;


• Taking
  part in preparation of Standards Operations Procedures (SOPs)

Qualifications

For appointment to this
grade, a candidate must have:-

• Diploma
  in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology or any other
  equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• Registration
  Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and
  Technologists Board (KMLTTB) or any other recognized regulatory body;



• Valid
  practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and
  Technologists


• Proficiency
  in computer application;


• Certificate
  in GCP/GCLP


• Fulfil
  the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution

c)   Key Skills and Competencies

• Communication
  skill


• Interpersonal
  skills


• Team
  player

Terms of Employment: A fixed term contract for 3 months as per
KEMRI scheme of service.

Remuneration: Salary is negotiable within the appropriate KEMRI pay grade
depending on education and experience

How to Apply

• Letter of Application (INDICATE
  VACANCY NUMBER) Current Curriculum Vitae with
  telephone number and e-mail address Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or
  Transcripts


• Must include a copy of
  Certificate of good conduct Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
  Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB


• Must have credit reference
  Bureau Certificate

Applications are due no later than: August 19, 2021

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged
to apply

The Deputy Director, CGHR, P.O Box 1578- 40100, Kisumu

and submit through email address cghr@kemri.org

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED 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 SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION,
INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED
FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST TO THE RELEVANT AUTHORITY.

 Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.