Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Vacancy No. CVDC/007/12/22

Position summary
The candidate will work with a team of senior entomologists and will oversee field workers, including entomological collections in the field, bioassay using field collections mosquitoes and support whenever need laboratory and insectary-based activities.

Job Specification
• Follow and ensure proper compliance with protocol procedures and institutional guidelines.
• Attend all required trainings and ensure activities are carried out in accordance to guidance from senior field entomologist.
• Support the drafting of SOPs, operations manuals, quality assurance documentation, training materials and others.
• Train, guide and supervise field workers in the field and laboratory.
• Assist in planning, organizing and undertaking of field and laboratory activities.
• Perform sample collection, processing, preservation, storage, shipment and maintenance of study documentation and records.
• Manage and monitor equipment, reagents, consumables and other resources needed for research activities.
• Oversee data entry and data cleaning in timely manner.
• Assist with other activities if required.

Person Specification
Bachelor degree in any area of biological sciences with preference for fields related to medical entomology.

Key Skills and Competencies
• At least 12 months previous field experience and/or insectary experience working with mosquitoes.
• Knowledge of mosquito morphology, biology and ecology.
• Knowledge in mosquito taxonomy, dissection procedures and other bio-assays is highly desirable.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Good critical thinking skills and interest in science.
• Excellent team player and willingness to work odd hours including early mornings, and late evenings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to live in rural Kwale.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, high degree of integrity, cultural sensitivity.
• Previous experience working in Kwale and knowledge of a Mijikenda language is desirable


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applications MUST include the following:
Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
Contacts of three referees including telephone numbers and/or e-mail addresses
Copies of Certificates.
Contact telephone number
Application letter should be addressed to
the Deputy Director,
CGMR (C), P. O. Box 428– 80108 Kilifi.
Application deadline is January 4, 2023


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