KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
Laboratory Technologist - Bungoma
- Advertised Date: 04/16/25
- Closing Date: 04/27/25 5:00:00 PM
- Applications: 96
Job Tite/Designation
Laboratory Technologist - Bungoma
Key Responsibilities:
- Receiving/collecting, recording of specimens;
- Processing and analyses;
- Preparing reagents;
- Recording and reporting of results;
- Dispatching the results for clinical/Research management;
- Routine and daily maintenance of laboratory equipment;
- Ensuring adherence to biosafety and biosecurity guidelines;
- Taking part in preparation of Standards Operations Procedures (SOPs).
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | At least eight (8) years relevant work experience | Mandatory |
| 2 | Diploma in Clinical Medicine; | Mandatory |
| 3 | Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine such as Anaesthesia, Oral Health, ENT, Pediatrics, Lung/Skin, Orthopedics, Reproductive Health, Epidemiology, dermatoenerology, Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 4 | Master’s Degree in Public health will be added advantage | Mandatory |
| 5 | Membership to a relevant professional body; | Mandatory |
| 6 | Additional training in clinical trials management/ project management related field and research ethics is an added advantage | Mandatory |
| 7 | Valid practicing license where applicable | Mandatory |
| 8 | Aleast five years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research setting will be an added advantage. | Mandatory |
| 9 | Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice”, “Human Subjects Protection” and ICH training skill; and Good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and clinical trial regulations | Mandatory |
| 10 | Proficiency in computer application skills. | Mandatory |
| 11 | Has a good understanding of role of micronutrients in human health | Mandatory |
| 12 | Ability to speak local dialect will be added advantage | Mandatory |
| 13 | Carrying out clinical trials | Mandatory |
| 14 | Building staff capacity through mentorship and effective leadership in the management of clinic activities | Mandatory |
| 15 | Communication Skills | Mandatory |
| 16 | Interpersonal Skills | Mandatory |
| 17 | Team player | Mandatory |
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Job Type
Contract
No. of Vacancies
1
Job Grade
KMR 08
Location
Contact Email Address
icthelpdesk@kemri.go.ke
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