KEMRI job opportunities

KEMRI –CCR PHRD (Thika) clinical trials Project is currently looking for a motivated individual to fill in the following positions:
1. Laboratory Technologist – To be based in Thika (1 Position)
Purpose
To assist the Laboratory Manager in the operations and coordination of laboratory activities
Responsibilities

  • Performs a variety of technical laboratory procedures according to Standard Operations Procedures
    and Study Protocols
  • Performs laboratory quality assurance/ quality control practices
  • Participates in Quality Control and Quality Improvement for area of specialty and Lab indicators
  • Ensures that quality control data are within acceptable ranges before reporting patient results
  • Identifies out of range control values, takes corrective action, and notifies others of changes
  • Conducts internal quality audit regularly and initiates corrective and prevention actions
  • Responsible for accurately completing records and reports and other statistical information for master files or databases. Follows laboratory policy for data retrieval, record keeping, samples, and identification, requisition, reporting and charting procedures
  • Maintains high level of competence in GCLP, laboratory safety and standard operation procedures
  • Maintains a neat, clean and organized work area
  • Keeps an adequate supply of working materials on hand
  • Maintains confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential
  • Maintains laboratory equipment as outlined in the various operation SOPs and equipment manuals
  • Develops laboratory standard operating procedures and manuals
  • Any other duties assigned by supervisor
    Qualifications
  • Possess Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences
  • MUST be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board

Experience and Skills

  • At least three (3) years’ experience in a busy clinical research laboratory
  • Experience in carrying out laboratory testing for research studies and/or clinical trials Trained and
    certified on Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
  • Experience in laboratory audit processes
  • Must be reliable, self-motivated and self-driven
  • Must have an aptitude for technical problem solving
  • Good communication and management skills

2. Research Assistants – To be based in Thika (2 Positions)
Purpose
To assist in field data collection
Responsibilities

  • Timely abstraction of data from patients’ charts
  • Verify quality of data by comparing abstracted data to source documents
  • Ensure facilities have adequate data collection tools and request necessary supplies for the project
  • Liaise with the health facility staff to ensure project activities are conducted as scheduled
  • Providing project management team with regular feedback on field activities
  • Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Requirements

  • College diploma in nursing, health records or any health related field
  • Experience working in a Comprehensive Care Centre will be an added advantage
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Past experience in electronic data collection using Survey CTO/ ODK desirable
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
    Terms of Employment
    Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is
    negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated
    competency.
    HOW TO APPLY:
    a) All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements
    b) Must include a current CV with names of at least 2 referees.
    c) Must include copies of academic and professional certificates
    A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above
    should be sent to: [email protected] not later than 31st January 2018.
    KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY,
    WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI
    DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION,
    INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST
    IMMEDIATELY.
    Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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