Latest Recruitment at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI Jobs

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Administrative Assistant – Isiolo

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all project supplies for PBIDS supported activities in Isiolo.
• Work with the field team leads to request and make follow-up on procurement of goods and services. S/he must ascertain goods and services are delivered on time, with stated specification, standard and verify invoices against goods delivered.
• Ensure frequent update of stock database to show both stock-in and out.
• Assist in verification of invoices and bills from the field office before payments are made.
• Participate in preparation of budget on project supplies, workshops and conferences, study participants’ reimbursements and request on transport.
• Document project vehicle mileage, track and update reports on vehicle maintenance
• Participate in project meetings, prepare the relevant correspondence for the field teams
• Ensure day-to-day smooth operations of administrative functions of the department.
• Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Business Administration, Management, Fleet Management, Public Administration, Purchasing and Supplies Management, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer applications;    Mandatory
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Swahili.    Mandatory
• Planning skills    Mandatory
• Communication and reporting skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory

Clerk (Community Interviewer) – Isiolo

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in identification and registration of potential participants
• Ensure consistent implementation of the research protocol over time
• Schedule participants for follow-ups
• Complete study forms accurately & completely
• Ensure s/he has the requisite supplies in good time
• Ensure specimens for transfer to the County laboratory are properly tracked and transported in a timely manner
• Work closely with the entire research team to resolve problems/queries
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive research information
• Participate in monthly program meetings
• Must be able to relate well with MOH staff and CHVs and the community
• Perform any other duties assigned/delegated by the study management.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D+ and above or its equivalent from a recognized institution    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application    Mandatory
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Swahili    Mandatory
• Experience in electronic data collection e.g. smartphone, tablets    Mandatory
• Be a resident or willing to live and work in the study area    Mandatory
• Experience in working in a research /hospital setting is an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Planning and Organization Skills    Mandatory
• Communication Skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal Skills    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory

Registered Nurse – Eremet, Isiolo County

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the surveillance protocol for successful implementation and execution of the study;
• Provide basic triage and offer treatment to study participants;
• Consent and collect surveillance data using provided tools;
• Collect surveillance specimens and perform malaria rapid diagnostic tests on study participants as appropriate;
• Maintain strict confidentiality and participants’ privacy;
• Maintain adequate amounts of required medical supplies;
• Participate in the review and development of study SOPs; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the study management.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Nursing/Midwifery, Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;    Mandatory
• Valid Practising Licensing from Nursing Council of Kenya;    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application skills from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
•  Fluency in both written and spoken English and Swahili;    Mandatory
• Experience in working in Isiolo county and its environs.    Mandatory

Clinical Officer – Eremet, Isiolo County

Key Responsibilities:

• Document all aspects of patient care and maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Developing an in-depth understanding of the study design and goals
• Seeing patients and performing physical exams in outpatient departments
• Accurately and completely filling case report forms
• Making diagnoses and decisions on how to manage patients according to prevailing ministry of health protocols
• Assist in collection and processing of surveillance samples
• Report problems encountered in the field to the Study Coordinator
• Being flexible to work within the existing structures and rules of the health facility

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in clinical medicine;    Mandatory
• Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers’ Council;    Mandatory
• Membership to a relevant professional body;    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application skills    Mandatory
• Be willing to reside near the study site in Isiolo County    Mandatory
• Have a valid Certificate in Good Clinical Practice    Mandatory
• Communication and reporting skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory
• Prior experience working in Isiolo or neighboring counties is an added advantage    Added Advantage

Laboratory Analyst – Nairobi

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving/collecting, labeling and registering patients’ specimens.
• Proper sample reception and processing including culture, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing and recording results.
• Media preparation, QC and packaging samples for shipment to other labs.
• Participate in developing assays, equipment SOP development and laboratory waste autoclaving.
• Perform data entry from preanalytical, analytical and post analytical processes
• Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus; and
• Participation in IQC and EQA Pannel testing
• Maintenance of equipment, supplies inventory, reagents and lab records

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Medical Laboratory Sciences Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Sciences/Biology, Microbiology, Medical Laboratory Technology or Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Microbiology laboratory.    Mandatory
• Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable; or any other recognized regulatory body    Mandatory
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists where applicable    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application;    Mandatory
• Demonstrated work performance and results    Mandatory
• Analytical Skills    Mandatory
• Communication skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory

Assistant Laboratory Technologist – Kisumu

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform helminth diagnosis using standard techniques including Kato-Katz, lateral flow assays (POC-CCA, SCH-RDT-CAA);
• Examine specimens to conduct tests or generate results for analysis;
• Capture of point-of-care test results into mobile Health platform;
• Prepare laboratory reagents to ensure quality control and smooth running of the laboratory;
• Collect, sort, identify and process laboratory samples to ensure final quality results;
• Carry out laboratory inventory management such as laboratory samples and equipment to ensure records are up to date, proper use, for accountability and tracking;
• Enter and validate laboratory results for the purpose of backup of research records and for future reference;
• Dispatch results to researchers and clients for further analysis and diagnosis;
• Routine and daily maintenance of laboratory equipment;
• Taking part in preparation of Standards Operations Procedures (SOPs).

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Applied Sciences, Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a research or busy diagnostic laboratory;    Mandatory
• Registered by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologist Board (KMLTTB);    Mandatory
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists;    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application.    Mandatory
• Communication skills    Mandatory
•  Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory

Driver – Isiolo

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving vehicles as authorized;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles;
• Detecting and report malfunctioning of vehicles system;
• Maintain records of vehicles;
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle;
• Overseeing safety of the passengers and or goods therein;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
• Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws; and
• Reporting any incidents to police and/or the office immediately they occur.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D+ or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;    Mandatory
• Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III;    Mandatory
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya police; and    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application.    Mandatory

Driver – Kisumu – 2 Posts

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving vehicles as authorized;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles;
• Detecting and report malfunctioning of vehicles system;
• Maintain records of vehicles;
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle;
• Overseeing safety of the passengers and or goods therein;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
• Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws; and
• Reporting any incidents to police and/or the office immediately they occur.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D+ or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;    Mandatory
• Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III;    Mandatory
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya police; and    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application.    Mandatory