KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
Key Responsibilities:
- Verifying, approving and recording laboratory findings;
- Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus; and maintaining equipment and reagents;
- Archiving specimens of medical importance for reference;
- Preparing periodical reports;
- Preparing requisitions for procuring laboratory equipment, chemicals, stains and reagents
- Maintaining laboratory registers and recording analyzed samples;
- Supervising laboratory staff and students on attachment
- Screen and assign work load, plan, prioritize and assign tasks and projects;
- Determining safe procedures, controls and implementing standard safety procedures;
- Participating in budget and procurement plan preparation;
- Preparing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures;
- Preparing work plans and periodical reports; and
- Identifying training gaps of research scientist, laboratory Technicians and Technologists and recommending appropriate interventions
- Writing manuscripts as required by the laboratory leadership
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Medical Laboratory Sciences Laboratory Sciences, Analytical/Applied, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Sciences/Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology or Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 2 | Masters of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Medical Parasitology and Entomology, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology/, Medical Microbiology, Clinical Cytology Histopathology, Immunology, Epidemiology, Laboratory Management, Molecular Sciences/Biology, Virology, Mycology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution | Mandatory |
| 3 | Supervisory Course not lasting less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 4 | Proficiency in Computer Application; | Mandatory |
| 5 | Proficiency in Bioinformatics; | Skills & Competencies |
| 6 | Proficiency in statistical analysis; | Skills & Competencies |
| 7 | Demonstrated work performance and results; | Skills & Competencies |
| 8 | Trained in ISO 15189 implementation | Skills & Competencies |
| 9 | Analytical Skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 10 | Communication skills and reporting skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 11 | Mentorship Skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 12 | Interpersonal skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 13 | Team player | Skills & Competencies |
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.