Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting up laboratory study assays, reporting and troubleshooting assays.
• Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms and specimen.
• Receiving and collecting, labelling and registering patient specimen.
• Preparing and making laboratory orders for reagents.
• Maintaining equipment and reagent inventories for the study
• Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of study apparatus.
• Documenting and reporting study results.
• Processing the specimen according to the specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Oversee sample storage and shipping processes including Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs).
• Planning for field trips for the study as required.
• Preparing and presenting scientific findings of the study as required.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Medical Microbiology OR Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
• Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) or any other recognized regulatory body.    Mandatory
• Proficiency in phlebotomy procedures.    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application.    Mandatory
• Demonstrated work performance and results oriented.    Mandatory
•  At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research setting is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Experiencing working with arboviruses and other related viruses is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Analytical Skills    Mandatory
• Communication skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory

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Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the project manager to plan and deliver the research work.
• Prepare study materials including training materials and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare work plans aligned to project deliverables.
• Co-ordinate and oversee data collection and management including data quality checks, storage and archiving.
• Supervise research assistants attached to the Project.
• Co-ordinate adherence to funder’s technical and financial requirements.
• Ensure compliance with policies on ethical conduct of research and human subjects protections.
• Co-ordinate shipping of samples locally and internationally.
• Carry out any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry or any other Biomedical Sciences degree from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
• Master’s degree in vaccine related course will be an added advantage.    Mandatory
• Well versed with protocol development and approval processes.    Mandatory
• Experience working in an immunology laboratory.    Mandatory
• Experience in working in a research organization.    Mandatory
• Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection” and “Good Clinical and Laboratory Practice”    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application skills and statistical packages    Mandatory
• Experience working with HIV research, neglected tropical disease (NTD) research will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Fluency in English, Kiswahili, required.    Mandatory
• Experience in Quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection.    Mandatory
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.    Desirable
• Strong organization skills, ability to effectively troubleshoot and respond to a dynamic work environment.    Desirable
• Independent judgment and resourcefulness, understanding of the local social and geographical landscape as well as the community.    Desirable
• Detail-oriented with good reporting skills.    Desirable

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Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement qualitative and mixed-methods research activities in accordance with the study protocol.
• Develop social and behavioural research tools, including interview guides, questionnaires, focus group discussion guides, and observation checklists.
• Conduct qualitative interviews, focus group discussions, and community consultations with study participants and stakeholders.
• Lead social and behavioural assessments to identify barriers and facilitators to vaccine acceptance, trial participation, and participant retention.
• Monitor participant experiences and identify social, cultural, ethical, and behavioural issues that may affect study implementation.
• Ensure ethical conduct of social science research, including obtaining informed consent and maintaining participant confidentiality.
• Collect, manage, analyse, and interpret qualitative and mixed-methods data using appropriate analytical software.
• Prepare technical reports, policy briefs, scientific manuscripts, and presentations based on study findings.
• Contribute to dissemination of study findings through stakeholder meetings, scientific conferences, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Mentor junior research staff and field teams involved in qualitative and community engagement activities.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Community Development, Public Health, or a related field from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Community Development, Public Health, or a related field from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP) is highly desirable    Desirable
• Demonstrated experience conducting qualitative and mixed-methods research.    Mandatory
• Experience in vaccine research, infectious diseases, HIV programs, or neglected tropical diseases will be an added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Experience in community engagement, participant recruitment, and stakeholder management    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application; and qualitative data analysis procedures    Mandatory
• Proficiency with qualitative data analysis software’s such as NVIVO    Mandatory
• Good Organization Skills    Desirable
• Communication Skills    Desirable
• Interpersonal Skills    Desirable
• A Team player    Desirable