KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive and consent participants referred to the Eremet onsite laboratory for specimen collection
- Perform phlebotomy and prepare samples for investigation purposes
- Collect oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs as required
- Accurately label and analyze samples (blood, NP/OPs, tissue etc.)
- Proper documentation of applicable study data during all study procedures
- Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment
- Monitor the status of laboratory supplies and make necessary orders
- Complete QA/QC assignments on laboratory data, samples and records
- Keep lab work areas clean and organized
- Assist with laboratory administrative duties.
- Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, | Mandatory |
| 2 | Fluency in English Turkana and Swahili both written and spoken. | Mandatory |
| 3 | Be registered and with a valid practicing license from the KMLLTB | Mandatory |
| 4 | Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection” | Mandatory |
| 5 | Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite. | Mandatory |
| 6 | Someone who has experience in working in Isiolo county | Mandatory |
| 7 | Excellent communication skills, ability to work well in a team | Mandatory |
| 8 | Experience working knowledge in research | Mandatory |
| 9 | Excellent interpersonal and organization skills | 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.