KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
Key Responsibilities:
- ii.Performing study specific assays, viral loads, UECs, CBC, CD4 count Malaria tests, Blood sugar, microscopy etc
- iii.Conducting screening and diagnostic tests for priority conditions in accordance with established protocols.
- iv.Sample collection and handling: DBS for viral sequencing (VS) and pharmacokinetics (PK), Phlebotomy whole blood for viral load analysis and Infant DBS for Early Infant HIV Diagnosis, Hair samples preparation and storage etc
- v.Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment’s
- vi.Ensuring appropriate Laboratory Waste segregation and management
- vii.Accurate reporting of lab results within acceptable turnaround time.
- viii.Perform laboratory ART assays as per the study protocol
- ix.Must participate in EQA Proficiency testing scheme
- x.Ensures adequate quality assurance measures with respect to reagents, equipment, and samples are observed
- xi.Safe maintenance of accurate laboratory documents and Logs
- xii.Work professionally and observe relevant ethical standards, competence, accountability and integrity
- xiii.Generate daily summary reports in real time
- xiv.Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | i.Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from KMTC or recognized training institution. | Mandatory |
| 2 | ii.Registered member of the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) | Mandatory |
| 3 | iii.Articulate in both verbal and written communication in English and Swahili. | Mandatory |
| 4 | i.Trained on Good clinical and laboratory practice (GCLP) | Mandatory |
| 5 | ii.Previous experience in a busy HIV laboratory | Mandatory |
| 6 | iii.Experience in rapid antibody HIV testing and counseling skills | Mandatory |
| 7 | iv.Experience in community work | Mandatory |
| 8 | v.Proficiency in the use of data collection tools such as REDcAP, ODK and COMMCARE | Mandatory |
| 9 | vi.Experience in viral load sample collection and management | Mandatory |
| 10 | vii.Laboratory Good Documentation Practices (GDP) | Mandatory |
| 11 | viii.Knowledge of commodity management | Mandatory |
| 12 | ix.Experience in Rapid Diagnostic Test for Malaria, and Blood sugar | Mandatory |
| 13 | x.Ability to work extra hours in the rural Migori County | Mandatory |
| 14 | xi.Enthusiasm for community-based development work. | Mandatory |
| 15 | xii.Natural ability to multitask, innovative, and work with others as a team to achieve objectives and resolve challenges | Mandatory |
Application Procedure:
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- Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.