Job Openings at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

The KEMRI Innovation & Technology Transfer Division requires a Laboratory Technician.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring laboratory safety sample collection delivery and reception;
• Processing documentation and reporting
• Perform simple analytical and diagnostic work;
• Handling and disposing laboratory waste
• Collect, prepare and store research samples and specimen;
• Assist in field work

Vacancy Requirements:

Certificate in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Laboratory sciences, Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;   

1. Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable;     Mandatory
2. Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board where applicable;     Mandatory
3. Proficiency in computer applications     Mandatory
4. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.     Added Advantage
5. CRB Clerance Certificate     Added Advantage
6. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commision Certificate     Added Advantage
7. Good Conduct Certificate     Added Advantage
8. HELB Clearance Certificate     Added Advantage
9. KRA Certificate

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Job Description

The Directorate of Strategy and Compliance requires Performance Management, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer KMR 6. This is the entry and training grade in this cadre. An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a senior officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in drafting monitoring and evaluation frameworks and plans
• Assist in developing regular Monitoring and Evaluation reports
• Assist in developing operational research tools and data analysis
• Collect and populate data into Monitoring and Evaluation data base and facilitate retrieval
• Assisting in Writing and submitting reports on specific assignments;
• Assisting in evaluating implementation of performance contract and compile reports
• Monitor and evaluate implementation of strategic plan and Annual Work Plans;

Description

• Planning and Analytical skills     Added Advantage
• Communication and reporting skills     Added Advantage
• Interpersonal skills     Added Advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Project Planning and Management; Public Policy/Administration, Strategic Management, relevant science field or any other equivalent qualification from a recognised university     Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer applications     Mandatory
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.     Added Advantage
• CRB Clerance Certificate     Added Advantage
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commision Certificate     Added Advantage
• Good Conduct Certificate     Added Advantage
• HELB Clearance Certificate     Added Advantage

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Job Description

The Directorate of Strategy and Compliance requires Planning and Strategy Officer KMR 6. This is the entry and training grade in this cadre. An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a senior officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in development and monitoring of the Institute Work plan and budget tracking;
• Assisting in Writing and submitting reports on specific assignments;
• Collection and Provision of economic planning data as required from time to time;
• Assisting in compiling performance contract reports from the departments and keep records on performance contract targets;
• Participating in the preparation and implementation of strategic plan;

Description

• Integrity     Added Advantage
• Planning and Analytical skills     Added Advantage
• Communication and reporting skills     Added Advantage
• Interpersonal skills     Added Advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Project Planning and Management; Public Policy/Administration, Strategic Management, relevant science field or any other equivalent qualification from a reco     Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer applications     Mandatory
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.     Added Advantage
• CRB Clerance Certificate     Added Advantage
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commision Certificate     Added Advantage
• Good Conduct Certificate     Added Advantage

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Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation and cooking of food and beverage;
• In-charge of all the function and activities in the kitchen
• Ensuring that standards recipes and procedures are followed in food production
• Responsible for adhering to Public Health regulations on cooking;
• Keeping records of food stuff and catering equipment, materials and supplies;
• Carrying out regular/routine checks to determine the functionality of the catering equipment
• Assist in care and maintenance of work service area, supplies and equipment

Description.   

• 1-year Certificate in Food and Beverage production and Service from a recognized institution     Mandatory
• 2-3 years Certificate in any of the following disciplines; Institutional Management; Basic Cookery, Catering institution; Hospitality Management; Technology in Hotel management Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized;     Mandatory
• Food Handlers Medical Certificate     Mandatory
• Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results     Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer applications     Mandatory
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.     Added Advantage
• CRB Clerance Certificate     Added Advantage
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commision Certificate     Added Advantage
• Good Conduct Certificate     Added Advantage
• HELB Clearance Certificate     Added Advantage

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Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of food and beverage;
• Assembles food supplies and equipment for daily food preparation
• Setting up dishes and replaces as necessary

Assist in care and maintenance of work service area, supplies and equipment

Description.    

• 1-year Certificate in Food and Beverage production and Service from a recognized institution     Mandatory
• Food Handlers Medical Certificate     Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer applications     Mandatory
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.     Added Advantage
• CRB Clerance Certificate     Added Advantage
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commision Certificate     Added Advantage
• Good Conduct Certificate     Added Advantage
• HELB Clearance Certificate     Added Advantage
• Planning skills     Added Advantage

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Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning of the Laundry room;
• Collecting and dispatching of linen;
• Inspecting and sorting linen before washing;
• Washing the linen;
• Ironing and arranging linen;
• Carrying out regular/routine checks to determine the functionality of the laundry machines;
• Issuing the cleaned linen;
• Ensuring that standards and procedures are followed;
• Identify linen that needs to be replaced; and
• Keeping records of the Laundry tools equipment, materials and stores

Description

• Certificate course in Laundry, Housekeeping or Institutional Management from a recognized institution;     Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer applications     Mandatory
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.     Added Advantage
• CRB Clerance Certificate     Added Advantage
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commision Certificate     Added Advantage
• Good Conduct Certificate     Added Advantage
• HELB Clearance Certificate     Added Advantage
• KRA Certificate     Added Advantage
• Planning skills     Added Advantage
• Communicating skills     Added Advantage