Website Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health r… read moreesearch in Kenya.
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:
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
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
Supervisory Course not lasting less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; Mandatory
Proficiency in Computer Application; Mandatory
Proficiency in Bioinformatics; Skills & Competencies
Proficiency in statistical analysis; Skills & Competencies
Demonstrated work performance and results; Skills & Competencies
Trained in ISO 15189 implementation Skills & Competencies
Analytical Skills Skills & Competencies
Communication skills and reporting skills Skills & Competencies
Mentorship Skills Skills & Competencies
Interpersonal skills Skills & Competencies
Team player Skills & Competencies
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