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The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research - (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy. Our research platfor...
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Reports to: Principal Investigator
Job Purpose:
The Chief Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for the management of operations and coordination of laboratory activities.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting the laboratory Director in the overall direction of the Clinical Research Centre Laboratory.
- Responsible for assisting the Director in the design and implementation of the Quality management program.
- Ensuring that the laboratory produces quality clinical results by directly participating in testing a supervising.
- Responsible for supervising all the laboratory functions including but not limited to clinical laboratory SOP development and maintenance, proficiency testing, phlebotomy (policy and procedure).
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all clinical laboratory related issues, results, interpretation and logistics.
- Responsible for developing and facilitating a good management structure within the laboratory.
- Conducting protocol for specific laboratory tests & procedures
- Writing and implementing an analytical laboratory plan for newly implemented research and/or clinical studies
- Management of overall in charge of shipments- by obtaining permission from ERC & MOH and Liaises with couriers and Seattle for shipment of samples.
- Liaising with Clinic on matters related to the study and promoting Lab – Clinic interface.
- Responsible for the coordination of all regulatory and compliance activities and training requirements for the laboratory.
- Oversee annual review of lab SOPs & initiate updates as needed; collect signatures and maintain inventory of archived documents.
- Managing the QA program including EQA and IQC.
- Responsible for the overall maintenance of the laboratory equipment.
- Maintaining laboratory records, data management and good documentation practices.
- Preparing duty Rota and ensures all sections are adequately covered.
- Conducting lab staff performance and appraisals, orientation and training new employees on Human subject, GCP.
- Supervising laboratory technologists in the collection, processing and storage of samples.
- Ensures adherence to study protocols and proper handling of bio-hazardous materials.
- Coordinating collaborations with other laboratories
- Serves as liaison to internal and external investigators and collaborators.
- Ensures on-going integrity of laboratory samples by overseeing all handling and repository projects while assuring accurate documentation and adherence to protocols and to timelines.
- Responsible for assisting the laboratory Director in the overall direction of the Clinical Trials Research Laboratory.
- Advising the laboratory director on technical issues within the laboratory.
Requirements
- Possess Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related discipline.
- A Masters’ Degree in a Science related field.
- At least seven (7) years’ experience in a busy clinical research laboratory.
- At least five (5) years’ experience in management position
Job Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience in carrying out laboratory testing for research and/or clinical trials.
- Experience in usage of Laboratory information Management systems (LIMS)
- Must possess a scientific imagination commensurate with the independent execution of research projects
- Trained on Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
- Experience in laboratory audit processes
- Must have an aptitude for technical problem solving
- Ability to effectively supervise laboratory staff, interns and students on attachment in the laboratory.
- Good communication and management skills
- Knowledge of basic word processing and basic statistical skills of analyzing laboratory data and evaluation of quality control laboratory data
Terms of Employment
Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.
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Reports to: Country Director Scale-Up Project
Job Purpose: The Research Assistant will be responsible for field data collection.
Job Responsibilities
- Timely abstraction of data from patients’ charts
- Verify quality of data by comparing abstracted data to source documents
- Ensure facilities have adequate data collection tools and request necessary supplies for the project
- Liaise with the health facility staff to ensure project activities are conducted as scheduled
- Providing project management team with regular feedback on field activities
- Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned
Requirements
- College diploma in nursing, or other health related field
- Experience working in a Comprehensive Care Centre will be an added advantage
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Past experience in electronic data collection using Survey CTO/ ODK desirable
- Excellent organizational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
Terms of Employment
Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.
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Reports to: Data Manager
Job Purpose
To assist in data management including data collection, mining, filing, archiving, QA/QC, database updates, reports generation, etc.
The internship programme will be for six (6) months renewable once.
Responsibilities
- Data collection, compilation , cleaning , investigational analysis and processing for entry into databases
- Designing, improving and updating live databases for long term data storage and back-ups
- Assisting in data analysis
- Installing and configuring computer hardware, software systems, networks, printers and scanners
- Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software
- Trouble shoots all technology issues including hardware, software and network operating system
- Preparing daily and weekly reports
- Scanning and filing of records, archive systems in accordance to department procedures
- Monitor security of all technology
- Any other duties assigned by Supervisor
Qualifications for the Data Internship
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and computer science or a related field from a recognized university
- Training on data analysis (STATA and or R)
- Experience in data entry/data management an added advantage
- Skills in database development
Competencies
- Very Good IT skills including hardware, software and networks
- Good communication skills.
Method of Application
A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above
should be sent to: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 13th July 2018.
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 those shortlisted will be contacted.
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