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  • Posted: Apr 22, 2021
    Deadline: May 11, 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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    Human Resource Management Assistant (6 Months Contract).

    JOB GROUP KMR 6

    This is the entry and training grade for graduate Officers in this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer.

    Job Specifications

    • Creating awareness to the public on the Institute’s activities, services and products that ensures continuous flow of information about events and activities for public participation and engagement.
    • Conduct educational and official visits in the institute through orientation within the Institute’s laboratories to offer guidance on relevant areas of interest to ensure the clients satisfaction and maintain good relationships.
    • Circulate official communication to all members of staff through the corporate email to enhance internal communication and coordinate institute activities.
    • Facilitate conferences, seminars and workshops through registration of participants and attending to visitors to ensure their needs are met and the events objectives are achieved.
    • Prepare and maintain up to date research, corporate and financial publications, to ensure proper maintenance and safety for reference.
    • Serve as a representative for the department in International Institutional for Standardization (ISO) matters by attending institutional meetings and ensuring implementation by colleagues for continuous improvement of professional standards.

    vii. Handle customer inquiries through phone calls, personal visits and emails to ensure customer satisfaction on service delivery.
    viii. Organize corporate social responsibility activities by preparing the annual calendar of events and participation to ensure positive publicity and good reputation of the Institute.

    Person Specifications

    For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

    1. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
    2. Membership to Professional body such as Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK), Media Council of Kenya (MCK) or Kenya Union of Journalists(KUJ); Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) where applicable.
    3. Proficiency in computer applications; and
    4. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

    Key Skills and Competencies

    • Organizational skillsTeam building
    • Negotiation skills
    • Interpersonal skills
    • Organizational skills

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    Terms of Employment: A six (6) months contract, as per KEMRI Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual with a probation period for the first three (3) months.

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    Corporate Communications Officer (6 Months Contract)

    JOB GROUP KMR 6 

    This is the entry and training grade for graduate Officers in this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer.

    Job Specifications

    • Creating awareness to the public on the Institute’s activities, services and products that ensures continuous flow of information about events and activities for public participation and engagement.
    • Conduct educational and official visits in the institute through orientation within the Institute’s laboratories to offer guidance on relevant areas of interest to ensure the clients satisfaction and maintain good relationships.
    • Circulate official communication to all members of staff through the corporate email to enhance internal communication and coordinate institute activities.
    • Facilitate conferences, seminars and workshops through registration of participants and attending to visitors to ensure their needs are met and the events objectives are achieved.
    • Prepare and maintain up to date research, corporate and financial publications, to ensure proper maintenance and safety for reference.
    • Serve as a representative for the department in International Institutional for Standardization (ISO) matters by attending institutional meetings and ensuring implementation by colleagues for continuous improvement of professional standards.
    • Handle customer inquiries through phone calls, personal visits and emails to ensure customer satisfaction on service delivery.
    • Organize corporate social responsibility activities by preparing the annual calendar of events and participation to ensure positive publicity and good reputation of the Institute.

    Person Specifications

    For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
    • PMembership to Professional body such as Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK), Media Council of Kenya (MCK) or Kenya Union of Journalists(KUJ); Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) where applicable.
    • Proficiency in computer applications; and
    • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

    Key Skills and Competencies

    1. Organizational skills
    2. Team building
    3. Negotiation skills
    4. Interpersonal skills
    5. Organizational skills

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    Legal Officer (6 Months Contract)

    JOB GROUP KMR 6

    Job Description

    This will be the entry and training grade for these legal officers. An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a senior officer.

    Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

    1. Reiewing and verifying documentation vis-à-vis historical information contained in individual case files;
    2. Obtaining information required on case files and communicating to the supervisor;
    3. Identifying legal and compliance risks;
    4. Compiling contract documentation for preparation and related documents for the Institute.
    5. Drafting of legal opinions;
    6. Undertaking such assignments as may be assigned by immediate supervisor;

    Person Specifications

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

    • Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
    • Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
    • Valid practicing certificate;
    • Proficiency in computer application; and
    • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

    Key Skills and Competence

    • Strong communication and reporting skills
    • Interpersonal and negotiation skills
    • Integrity
    • Team player

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    Senior Supply Chain Management Assistant (6 Months Contract)

    JOB GROUP KMR 7 – (1 POSITION

    Job Specification

    Duties and responsibilities will entail:

    • taking part in sourcing, supplier evaluation/rating, inviting offers, negotiations and contracting;
    • taking part in compiling and evaluation of Tenders;
    • drafting communication of outcomes of procurement evaluations and service delivery;
    • drafting of procurement and disposal programs, plans, strategies and budgets;
    • inspecting utilization and stock of supplies;
    • providing support to end users on procurement guidelines; rreviewing of tender and contract documents;
    • preparing tender opening minutes and register;
    • safeguarding of tender documents and coding samples;
    • Reviewing preparation of technical specifications; reviewing of tender and contract documents before approval;
    • undertaking research to support procurement decisions;
    • implementing procurement plans and processing requisitions;
    • mentoring and guiding procurement personnel; drafting bid awards;
    • drafting tender advertising notices; and
    • Verifying payment documents for goods and services delivered to the Institute by suppliers.

    Person Specification

    For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-

    • Minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience;
    • Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management or any other equivalent qualification from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies or any other recognized institution.
    • Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
    • Demonstrated work performance and results;
    • Proficiency in computer application; and
    • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

    Key skills and Competencies

    • Problem solving and analytical skills
    • Strong Interpersonal and negotiation skills
    • Professionalism
    • Ethical
    • Strong communication and reporting skills
    • Attention to detail and quality orientation skills

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    Clinical Officer (6 Months Contract)

    JOB GROUP KMR 8 

    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.

    Job Specifications

    The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

    • Take history from patients Carry out clinical services and procedures.
    • Document all aspects of patient care and maintain accurate and complete medical records
    • Collect, prepare and store research samples and specimen;
    • Filling case report forms;
    • Data Collection and involvement in field activities;

    Person Specifications

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

    • Diploma in clinical medicine;
    • Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers’ Council;
    • Membership to a relevant professional body;
    • Proficiency in computer application skills; and
    • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

    c) Key Skills and Competencies

    • Communication and reporting skills
    • Interpersonal skills
    • Team player

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    Supply Chain Management Officer (6 Months Contract)

     JOB GROUP KMR 6 

    Job Specification

    Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

    • Taking part in reviewing tenders notices;
    • Taking part in reviewing notices of award/regrets and tender acceptance process;
    • Taking part in the compiling and evaluation of tenders;
    • Taking part in the formulation of the supplies, procurement and inventory manuals training and development of staff;
    • Safeguarding of tenders, quotations and request for proposals;
    • Preparing tender and contract documents; reviewing tender advertising notices; and
    • Implementing an e-procurement vision plan.

    Person Specification

    For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Purchasing and Supplies Management, Business Administration (Supply Chain Management Option), Procurement and Logistics, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution
    • Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
    • Proficiency in computer application; and
    • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

    Key Skills and Competencies

    • Planning skills
    • Good communication and reporting
    • Interpersonal and negotiation skills
    • Team player
    • Ethical

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    Registered Nurse (6 Months Contract)

    JOB GROUP KMR 8 

    No of Positions: 2

    Job specifications:

    This is the entry and training grade for Diploma holders in this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

    Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

    • Assessing patients and clients and establishing health care needs;
    • Planning and implementing care interventions based on patients’/clients’ health needs;
    • Ensuring infection prevention control providing appropriate healthcare services,
    • Including, administration of medication,
    • Providing health education and
    • Counselling on identified health and socio-economic needs to patients/clients;
    • Referring patients and clients appropriately;
    • Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment; and
    • Ensuring safe custody of the nursing equipment and nursing records.

    b) Person Specifications

    1. Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Nursing/Midwifery, Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    2. Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
    3. Valid Practising Licensing from Nursing Council of Kenya;
    4. Proficiency in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
    5. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

    c) Key Skills and Competencies

    • Organisational Skills
    • Communication Skills
    • Interpersonal skills
    • Team player

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    Human Resource Management Officer (6 Months Contract)

    JOB GROUP KMR 6 

    This is the entry and training grade for this cadre for graduate employees. An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a senior officer.

    Job Specifications

    The duties and responsibilities will entail:-

    • Verifying information relating to recruitment and performance appraisal;
    • Assisting in payroll administration;
    • Assisting in updating human resource records in an accurate and timely manner;
    • Drafting correspondences;
    • Processing, monitoring employee leave records and ensuring timely reports;
    • Assisting human resources in recruitment and performance appraisal;
    • Liaising with the insurance, pension, medical providers; and
    • Assisting in coordinating health and safety programs, HIV/AIDS Prevention, gender, disability mainstreaming, Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse.

    Person Specification

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

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Education, Public\Business Administration, Commerce (HR Option), Government or any other relevant
    • qualification from a recognized Institution.
    • Membership to Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
    • Proficiency in computer application skills ; and
    • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

    Key Skills and Competencies

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

    Method of Application

    All the applications to be done through KEMRI E-Recruitment Portal on or before 11th May 2021 latest 5.00 p.m.

    KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity; persons with disability, women, youth and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. KEMRI does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such request immediately.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

    Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI on www.kemri.org to apply

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