Career Opportunities at Kenya Medical Research Institute - (3 Positions)

KEMRI seeks to recruit a dynamic, innovative and experienced person to fill the following;
This is the entry and training grade for Diploma holders in this cadre. An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a Senior Officer.
a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Participating in Implementation of records management policies and procedures;
• Providing support in security of files and information;
• Providing support in handling of documents, pending correspondences and bring ups;
• Participating in disposal schedules in accordance with relevant government laws and regulations;
• Providing support in Classifying and indexing of records;
• Providing support in mail management; and
• Participating in maintaining, verifying and evaluating existing records management systems.

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

• Diploma in Records Management, Information Management, Information Science,
• Library Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

c) Key Skills and Competencies

• Organizational skills;
• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Integrity;
• Team player;
• Attention to detail;

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a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-

• Implementing records management policies and procedures;
• Ensuring security of files and information;
• Ensuring proper handling of documents, pending correspondences and bring ups;
• Preparing disposal schedules in accordance with relevant government laws and regulations;
• Classifying and indexing of records;
• Ensuring effective mail management ;and
• Maintaining, verifying and evaluating existing records management systems.

b) Person Specifications

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

• At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Diploma in Records Management, Information Management, Information Science,
• Library Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

c) Key Skills and Competencies

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Integrity
• Team player
• Attention to detail

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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.