New Job Openings at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI

Medical, Healthcare, Engineering, Technical,

Clinical Officer – 4 Positions

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Take history from patients Carry out clinical services and procedures;
• Document all aspects of patient care and maintain accurate and complete medical records;
• Collect, prepare and store research samples and specimen;
• Filling case report forms; and
• Data Collection and involvement in field activities.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine;
• Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers’ Council;
• Membership to a relevant professional body; and
• Proficiency in computer application skills.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player

Clinical Psychologist

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: – –

• Identifying psychological, emotional or behavioural issues;
• Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioural disorders;
• Develop and implement treatment plans and therapeutic processes;
• Help clients define goals and plan action to achieve personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment;
• Monitor client progress through regular meetings or sessions;
• Conduct research in clinical psychology.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Bachelors’ degree in any of the following field: Clinical Psychology, Medical Psychology or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership; and
• Proficiency in computer application.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Planning and organization skills
• Listening Skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player

Engineering Technologist – 2 Positions

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST JOB GROUP KMR 8 (2 POSITION)

• This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Officer.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Installing, inspecting and testing installations in the institute;
• Preparing repair and maintenance schedules in the relevant sections for institute infrastructure, installations and equipment;
• Operating, maintaining and servicing Plant, vehicles, equipment, roads, buildings, plumbing and drainage systems in the institute;
• Operation, repair and maintenance of institute utilities; and
• Operating plant and equipment.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Diploma in any of the following fields: Electrical/Electronics, biomedical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Building and Construction, Architecture, or other relevant field from a recognized Institution; and
• Proficiency in computer application.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork skills
• Integrity

Laboratory Analyst – 2 Positions

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms/specimens;
• Preparing clients for collection of specimens;
• Receiving/collecting, labeling and registering patient’s specimens;
• Preparing laboratory reagents;
• Examining specimens;
• Maintaining equipment and reagents;
• Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus;
• Writing and recording results;
• Processing the specimen according to the specified Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); and
• Disinfecting, washing and sterilizing laboratory apparatus

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience;
• Diploma in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory
• Technology, Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• 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;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable; or any other recognized regulatory body;
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists where applicable; and
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Demonstrated work performance and results.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Analytical Skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player

Laboratory Technician – 5 Positions

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, JOB GROUP KMR 9 – (5 POSITIONS CPHR, & CVR – NAIROBI, LAB. SERVICES – NAIROBI, CGHR – KISUMU, CGMR(C) – KILIFI)
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Officer.
Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Ensuring laboratory safety sample collection delivery and reception;
• Processing documentation and reporting;
• Perform simple analytical and diagnostic work;
• Handling and disposing of laboratory waste.
• Collect, prepare and store research samples and specimen; and
• Assist in field work.

Person Specification
 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Certificate in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Laboratory sciences, Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable;
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board where applicable; and
• Proficiency in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team player

Laboratory Technologist – 5 Positions

LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST JOB GROUP KMR 8 – (5 POSITIONS CPHR, CTMDR – NAIROBI, LAB. SERVICES – NAIROBI, CGHR – KISUMU, CGMR(C) – KILIFI)

• This is the entry and training grade for diploma holders in this cadre. An officer at this grade will work under the supervision and guidance of a Senior Officer.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Receiving/collecting, recording of specimens;
• Processing and analyses;
• Preparing reagents;
• Recording and reporting of results;
• Dispatching the results for clinical/Research management;
• Routine and daily maintenance of laboratory equipment;
• Ensuring adherence to biosafety and biosecurity guidelines; and
• Taking part in preparation of Standards Operations Procedures (SOPs)

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Diploma in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable, or any other recognized regulatory body;
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists where applicable; and
• Proficiency in computer application.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player

Senior Clinical Officer

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Take history from patients and examine to make appropriate diagnosis of common ailments;
• Interpret laboratory results to make proper diagnosis;
• Counseling patients in health related matters for psychological healing;
• Prescribe drugs to patients to ensure they get the required treatment;
• Treating and follow up of patients and clients in medical health institutions and study sites;
• When necessary, arrange for patient referrals or consultations to other health facilities for specialty or higher-level management and ensure accompaniment of patients on referrals as needed;
• Collect and maintain clinical records and indexing;
• Support the processing of clinical data;
• Maintain clinical records;
• Collect, prepare, and store research samples and specimen; and
• Provide inventory of clinic instruments /machines.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine;
• Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers’ Council;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Demonstrated work performance and results.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Planning and organization skills
• Communication and report-writing skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player

Senior Laboratory Analyst – 3 Positions

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• 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;
• Screen and assign workload, plan, prioritize and assign tasks and projects;
• Determining safe procedures, controls and implementing standard safety procedures;
• Participating in budget and procurement plan preparation;
• Preparing Standard Operating Procedures;
• Preparing work plans and periodical reports; and
• Identifying training gaps of laboratory Technicians and Technologists and recommending appropriate interventions.

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
• 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;
• Master 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;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) Where applicable;
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board where applicable;
• Supervisory Course not lasting less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer Application; and
• Demonstrated work performance and results.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Analytical Skills
• Communication skills and reporting skills
• Mentorship Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player
   

Senior Nursing Officer

Job specifications
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Taking part in developing and implementing nursing care policies related to research activities;
• Promoting innovation, creativity and excellence in nursing activities in the Institute;
• Ensure implementation of nursing care and services required by the various diverse research teams within the institute;
• Spearhead patient\client Centredness’ practices within the research environment;
• Monitoring and evaluating nursing activities to ensure compliance with prevailing guidelines and statutory requirements;
• Ensuring performance contracting for the unit and capacity building by appraising nursing staff;
• Participating in scientific meetings;
• Reviewing and approving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); and
• Establishing staff training needs and recommending training programs; and
• Coach and mentor nursing staff.

Person specifications
 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, Psychology or any otherequivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in nursing disciplines, public health, health management, epidemiology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid Practicing Licensing from Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Supervisory Course not lasting less than two (2) weeks from a recognizedMinstitution;
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Demonstrated work performance and results.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Analytical skills.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams.
• Mentoring and coaching skills.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Team player.

Kindly attach your Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, copies of certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents.
All the applications should be done online through KEMRI Website www.kemri.go.ke/careers – E-Recruitment Portal on or before 11th September, 2023 latest 5.00 p.m. (East African Time)
Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents:
– Certificate of Good Conduct Higher Education Loans Board Compliance Certificate (HELB), Tax Compliance Certificate, Credit Reference Bureau Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission Clearance

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