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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.




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