Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform fingerpick and Venipuncture sample collection
• Perform HIV rapid testing
• Ensure adequate stock of reagents and other consumables are available and track usage
• Maintain laboratory QC/QA in the performance of assigned duties
• Record test results obtained in an organized and timely manner and write summary reports
• Document all problems encountered with samples/equipment and forward them for action
• Observe at all times GCP/GCLP to ensure quality work is attained
• Facilitate PT testing and other EQA schemes as recommended by the quality assurance officer
• Support validation of new HIV testing protocols or platforms
• Contributing to program monitoring and evaluation
• Support the laboratory in achieving and maintaining ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for medical laboratories
• Ensure proper operational procedures and laboratory safety precautions are maintained and adhered to in the laboratory required qualifications
• Willing to live and work in Gem (study site)

Vacancy Requirements:
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists where applicable
• Proficiency in computer application
• Minimum laboratory experience of one (1) year in a busy laboratory
• Pleasant personality, flexibility, team player, ability to solve problems, work with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Excellent analytical skills, presentation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills
Closing date 19 May 2022

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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
• Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or Transcripts
• Must include a copy of Certificate of good conduct
• Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
• Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB
• Must have credit reference Bureau Certificate
All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website http://www.kemri.go.ke/e–recruitment – E–Recruitment Portal on or before 19th May 2022 latest 5.00 p.m.
Please visit the KEMRI web site http://www.kemri.go.ke for more details on the advertisement.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT AUTHORITY.
Only short–listed candidates will be considered.
https://www.kemri.go.ke/careers/

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