Assistant Laboratory Technologist at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

Vacancy No: CGHR/204/07/21

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.

J/G KMR 8 (3 Position)

Reports to: Study Coordinator

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.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Receiving/collecting, recording of specimens according to applicable protocol SOP;
2. Preparing reagents
3. Processing and analyses of specimen;
4. Recording and reporting of results in a specified format;
5. Dispatching the results for clinical/Research management;
6. Routine and daily maintenance of laboratory equipment;
7. Ensuring adherence to bio safety and bio security guidelines;
8. Taking part in preparation of Standards Operations Procedures (SOPs)

Person Specification

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

1. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) or any other recognized regulatory body;
3. Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists
4. Proficiency in computer application;
5. Certificate in GCP/GCLP
6. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Skills and Competencies

1. Communication skill
2. Interpersonal skills
3. 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