Innovations
for Poverty Action
Position: Field Officer – Laboratory
Deadline
to Apply: 10th
March 2016, applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Start
Date: Mid-March
2016
Location: Kakamega and Bungoma
Eligibility: Position open to local
Kenya hires only
About
Innovations for Poverty Action: is a
non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective
solutions to global poverty problems.
In
close partnership with decision makers — the policymakers, practitioners,
investors, and donors working with the poor around the world — IPA designs and
evaluates potential solutions to poverty problems using randomized evaluations,
the most rigorous evaluation method available.
We
also mobilize and support these decision makers to use these solutions to build
better programs and policies at scale.
About
the Project: Innovations
for Poverty Action seeks
qualified applicant for the position of a Field officer for the Water,
Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Benefits Project.
The
Project is a five year study to evaluate the health benefits of sanitation,
hygiene, household water treatment and nutrition, using a large-scale,
randomized evaluation that is taking place in Western province.
We are
currently seeking Field Officers to complete key lab related activities of the
WASH benefits project. The Field Officer will be based in the Western region,
and will be required to work in the laboratory.
He/she
will work closely with fellow Field Officers and with the WASH Benefits
laboratory team, including Associate Field Managers, Research Associates
(RA’s), and the Senior Research Associate.
The
Field officer will spend approximately 100% of his/her time in the Laboratory.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Laboratory
specific Duties
- Analyze
water samples using culture based methods. - Observe
sterile technique when performing analyses - Assist
with set-up of / maintenance of lab space and respect the shared lab space - Keep
track of supplies and prompting the supervisors on those that need to be
replenished - Complete
daily logs of samples processed and results from assays - Regularly
assist with preparations of supplies for field teams (e.g. packing and
cleaning field coolers) - Clean
apparatus used during sample analysis - Ensure
proper storage and handling of laboratory equipment - Clearly
communicate issues to the Associate field manager, Lab Research Associate
and Senior Research Associate - Barcoding
and archiving of blood spot samples - Any
other duties assigned by the Associate field manager
- Work
schedule will include working from Mondays to Friday from 11am-8pm. - Working
later hours (after 8pm) may be required based on field sample collection
schedules. - Prompt
arrival to work. - Completion
of scheduled activities each day in a timely manner. - Maintaining
high standard of professional integrity in all activities. - Observe
quality control and quality assurance measures during sample processing. - Successfully
complete all tasks assigned by the WASH Benefits management team. - Knowledge
of assigned tasks and delivery according to Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) - Ability
to work with minimal supervision - Team
player – interacts well with colleagues and offers support in the field and
in the office - Maintain
professional relationships with IPA and hospital staff - Responsible
– takes up responsibilities, shows initiative in solving issues and
reports challenges to supervisor.
- Previous
experience with assays to assess microbial water quality required - At
least 2 years’ experience working in a lab setting - Bachelor’s
degree or a diploma in a laboratory specific training (biomedical science,
applied biology, laboratory technology) - Proficiency
in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word - Excellent
oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
Please
send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and
email address.
Your
CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic
achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.
Applications must be submitted ONLY by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org ,
please ensure that the subject line reads: “Field Officer-Laboratory” REF NO.
Wash Benefits: 2016-02-01.
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted by email for an interview.
Applicants
are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a ROLLING
BASIS.
Disclaimer: The
above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the
work being performed by the Field Officer-Laboratory. The statements are not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and
responsibilities.
Management
reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational
needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment
from an applicant.
Applicants
are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to
releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct
questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.
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