Job Openings at Kenya Medical Research Institute - 4 Positions

Vacancy: CGHR 96/07/19

Project description

This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the Stanford University, California, USA whose main purpose is to conduct a research study titled “Disentangling the human vector relationship to disrupt dengue and chikungunya virus outbreaks in Kenya”. The section has a vacancy for an Office Assistant.

Position: Office Assistant MR 4 (1 position)

Location: Kisian

Reporting to: Principal Investigator.

Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) D+ and above.
• Certificate and experience in computer application packages.
• One year experience in office work.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and highly effective multi-tasking skills with ability to coordinate and prioritize workload.
• Flexible and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office management at the office of project Principal Investigator.
• Perform general clerical duties including data entry, record keeping, organizing for meetings, requesting for supplies, etc.
• Operate office machines to make copies of documents
• Perform any other relate tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Terms of Employment

One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months.

Remuneration

The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales.

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Vacancy: CGHR 93/07/19

Project description

This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the Stanford University, California, USA whose main purpose is to conduct a research study titled “Disentangling the human vector relationship to disrupt dengue and chikungunya virus outbreaks in Kenya”. The section has a vacancy for an Assistant Research Officer (ARO).

Position: Assistant Research Officer MR 9 (1 position).

Location: Kisian

Reporting to: Principal Investigator

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in biomedical/biological science, microbiology or any science related course from a recognized institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• At least two years work experience in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in a research set-up
• Experience in viral PCR work will be an added advantage.
• Strong hands-on experience in running a biomedical research laboratory.
• Strong supervisory and management skills.
• Strong data processing skills.
• Ability to work independently, in an organized and a timely manner and under minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• The primary role of the ARO will be to test human blood samples for the presence of dengue and chikungunya viruses using real-time PCR in a research laboratory.
• Implement all laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Upload all laboratory data on online databases.
• Relay laboratory results promptly to field teams.
• Manage all laboratory equipment and field supplies.
• Participate in planning meetings and scheduled conference calls with other members of the study team.
• Coordinate and train students on attachment and internship assigned to the laboratory.
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Terms of Employment

One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months.

Remuneration

The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales.

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Vacancy: CGHR/95/07/19

Project description

This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the Stanford University, California, USA whose main purpose is to conduct a research study titled “Disentangling the human vector relationship to disrupt dengue and chikungunya virus outbreaks in Kenya”. The section has a vacancy for a Laboratory Technologist.

Position: Laboratory Technologist MR 7 (1 position).

Location: Kisian

Reporting to: Principal Investigator

Qualifications

• Diploma in medical laboratory from a recognized institution.
• Registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
• Two years’ experience in both field and laboratory work in a research setting.
• Experience and skilled in phlebotomy.
• Experience with data entry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Field Assistants to conduct scheduled surveys on healthy community cohort component of this study.
• Perform phlebotomy on consented study participants.
• Collect data as per study protocol using tablets.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Terms of Employment

One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months.

Remuneration

The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales.