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  • Posted: Oct 21, 2021
    Deadline: Oct 27, 2021
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    Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
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    Laboratory Analyst

    Vacancy number CGHR/209/09/21

    The Tuberculosis Laboratory of the KEMRI CGHR Tuberculosis Division performs clinical, drug and vaccine trials (studies) and operational research in collaboration with the US CDC and other partners. The laboratory also supports the DR-TB Surveillance MoH program, funded by US-PEPFAR in Western Kenya, , and serves as a referral laboratory for core mycobacteriology services, including mycobacterial cultures, drug susceptibility testing, and molecular diagnostic capacity. The laboratory serves as the backup laboratory for National Tuberculosis referral laboratory - NTRL. The TB Laboratory is seeking applications from energetic, motivated and innovative individuals trained in laboratory sciences to fill vacancies in the department.

    Position: Laboratory Analyst –J/G KMR 6 (2 positions)
    Reports to: Laboratory Director
    LOCATION : Kisumu

    Job Specifications
    The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

    1. Performing mycobacterial culture, phenotypic and molecular 1st and 2nd line drug susceptibility tests, and molecular assays (including Xpert Mtb/RIF, line probe assays, conventional and qPCR, among others).
    2. Preparing Standard Operating Procedures related to mycobacteriology, quality management systems, biosafety, media and reagent preparation, among others; and ensures implementation of these procedures for efficient laboratory operations
    3. Observing the general laboratory biosafety and biosecurity requirements, determining safe procedures, controls and implementing standard safety procedures
    4. Supporting programmatically relevant implementation science protocols, evaluation of novel diagnostic methods for the MoH and managing data
    5. Managing inventory and ensuring laboratory supplies align with the appropriate projects. Ability to create and maintain inventory spreadsheets to ensure accountability
    6. Maintaining laboratory registers, recording analyzed samples, archiving specimens of medical importance for reference
    7. Ability to generate, present monthly and timely laboratory reports as required as well as participating in budget and procurement plan preparation
    8. Preparing work plans and periodical reports, preparing requisitions for procuring laboratory equipment, chemicals, stains and reagents
    9. Work with MoH and liaise with respective staff on MoH DR TB surveillance activities including meetings, visits, mentorships etc
    10. Verifying, approving and recording laboratory findings and able to present laboratory results , analysis and make necessary presentations in trainings, meetings, workshops etc
    11. Identifying training gaps for laboratory staff and recommending appropriate interventions.

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

    1. At least one (1) year relevant work experience;
    2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Medical Laboratory Sciences Laboratory
    3. Sciences .i.e. Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, or Microbiology from a recognized institution;
    4. MUST be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and
    5. Technologists Board (KMLTTB) if applicable, with a valid current practicing license
    6. Proficiency in computer application;
    7. Trained in ISO 15189 implementation, and working in an ISO laboratory is an added advantage
    8. Previous experience in working in a tuberculosis laboratory is an added advantage.
    9. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

    Key Skills and Competencies

    1. Analytical Skills
    2. Communication skills and reporting skills
    3. Mentorship Skills
    4. Interpersonal skills
    5. Team player

    Terms of Employment:

    1. A one-year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months.

    Remuneration:

    Salary is as per the stated KEMRI pay grade Applications MUST include the following:

    1. Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
    2. Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
    3. Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of the referees
    4. Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or Transcripts

    Method of Application

    Apply to Deputy Director, CGHR, PO Box 1578-40100, Kisumu not later than October 27, 2021. Submit your application including documents via Email address cghr@kemri.org

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