Senior Laboratory Analyst - Laboratory Services, Biosafety & Biosecurity Department Nairobi
Published:KMR 05- Advertised Date: 06/24/2022
- Closing Date: 07/14/2022 17:00:00
- Applications: 238
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- i. Verifying, approving and recording laboratory findings;
- ii. Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus; and maintaining equipment and reagents;
- iii. Archiving specimens of medical importance for reference;
- iv. Preparing periodical reports;
- v. Preparing requisitions for procuring laboratory equipment, chemicals, stains and reagents
- vi.Maintaining laboratory registers and recording analyzed samples;
- vii.Screen and assign work load, plan, prioritize and assign tasks and projects;
- viii. Determining safe procedures, controls and implementing standard safety procedures
- ix. Participating in budget and procurement plan preparation;
- x.preparing Standard Operating Procedures;
- xi.preparing work plans and periodical reports; and
- xii. Identifying training gaps of laboratory Technicians and Technologists and recommending appropriate interventions
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | i.At least four(4) years relevant work experience; | Mandatory |
| 2 | ii.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 |
| 3 | iii.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, any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage; | Added Advantage |
| 4 | iv.Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) Where applicable. | Mandatory |
| 5 | v.Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board where applicable; | Mandatory |
| 6 | vi.Supervisory Course not lasting less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 7 | vii.Proficiency in Computer Application; | Mandatory |
| 8 | viii.Demonstrated work performance and results; | Skills & Competencies |
| 9 | i.Analytical Skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 10 | ii.Communication skills and reporting skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 11 | iii.Mentorship Skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 12 | iv.Interpersonal skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 13 | v.Team player | Skills & Competencies |
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Job Type
Permanent
Salary
0
No. of Vacancies
1
Job Grade
KMR 05
Location
Address:P.O. BOX 54840-00200
Phone No:+254(020)2722541,011990227
City:NAIROBI
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Email Address:d365@kemri.go.ke
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