Senior Engineering Technologist, Job Group KMR 7 - (1 Position at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

a) Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Installing, inspecting and testing installations in the institute
• Preparing repair and maintenance schedules in the relevant sections for institute infrastructure, installations and equipment
• Maintaining, repair, servicing and operating Plant, vehicles, equipment, roads buildings, plumbing and drainage systems in the institute
• Operation, repair and maintenance of institute utilities
• Participating in design and preparation of specifications for simple structures and installations
• Taking and updating inventory of institute assets
• Servicing and calibrating institute equipment

b)Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least four(4) years relevant work experience;
• Diploma in any of the following fields: Electrical/Electronics, biomedical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, building and construction, architecture or other relevant field from a recognized Institution.
• Basic Calibration course by the relevant standards body.
• Proficiency in computer application.
• Demonstrated work performance and results; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

c) Key Skills and Competencies

• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork skills
• Integrity

Terms of Employment: Employment is for one (1) year contract, as per KEMRI Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual with a probation period for the first three (3)
months.