Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 30 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities will entail: -
• Assist in developing procedures for the Health, Safety and Environment activities with assistance of the designated safety committee and an occupational health officer;
• Assist in the day to day implementation of the biosafety & biosecurity services.
• Participate in health & safety policy reviews and participate in health policy advocacy and guidelines development.
• Securing of health, safety and environment advisory committee documentation: policy, manuals, meeting minutes and work procedures for accountability and control
• Implement the Institutional emergency response plan for all KEMRI facilities and collaborative programs to promote a responsive safety culture.
• Assisting in maintaining the scientific laboratory good practice working condition;
• Offering trainings on good laboratory practices, emergency response plans, laboratory biosafety and biosecurity practices.
• Support in carrying out statutory regulatory services namely environmental audits, laboratory inspections and work process audits.

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields;- Biomedical Sciences, Health sciences, Public Health/Environmental sciences, Occupational safety and health/hygiene or any relevant medical Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
• Registration/certification with a relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer application

Key skills and Competencies
• Planning skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills Team player




Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Terms of Employment:
• Employment is for one (1) year contract as per KEMRI Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual with a probation period for the first three (3) months.

Kindly attach your cv, cover letter, copies of certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents.

All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website www.kemri.go.ke/erecruitment E-Recruitment Portal on or 16th July 2023 latest 5.00 p.m.
Please visit the KEMRI web site www.kemri.go.ke for more details on the advertisement.

KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer committed 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 shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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