Laboratory Technologist at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

No of Positions: 3

KMR/7 Vacancy No. FN-007-11-2020

Reports to: Laboratory Coordinator
Locations: Suba/Rongo
Duration: 7 Months

Qualifications:

• BSc/Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from KMTC or recognized training institution
• Registered member of the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing study specific assays, viral loads, UECs, CBC, CD4 count Malaria tests, Blood sugar, microscopy etc
• Sample collection and handling: DBS for viral sequencing(VS) and pharmacokinetics (PK), Phlebotomy whole blood for viral load analysis and Infant DBS for Early Infant HIV Diagnosis, Hair samples preparation and storage etc
• Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment’s
• Ensuring appropriate Laboratory Waste segregation and management
• Accurate reporting of lab results within acceptable turnaround time.
• Perform laboratory ART assays as per the study protocol
• Must participate in EQA Proficiency testing scheme
• Ensures adequate quality assurance measures with respect to reagents, equipment, and samples are observed
• Safe maintenance of accurate laboratory documents and Logs
• Work professionally and observe relevant ethical standards, competence, accountability and integrity
• Generate daily summary reports in real time
• Any other duty as assigned by the laboratory coordinator

Other required skills:

• Trained on Good clinical and laboratory practice (GCLP)
• Previous experience in a busy HIV laboratory
• Experience in rapid antibody HIV testing and counselling skills
• Experience in community work
• Experience in viral load sample collection and management
• Laboratory Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Knowledge of commodity management
• Experience in Rapid Diagnostic Test for Malaria, and Blood sugar
• Ability to work extra hours and in hard to reach rural communities in Homabay and Migori Counties
• Enthusiasm for community-based development work.
• Natural ability to multitask, innovative, and work with others as a team to achieve objectives and resolve challenges
• Any other duty as assigned by the laboratory Coordinator
• Ability to ride a motorbike (with a valid riding/driving license) will be an added advantage