KEMRI LABORATORY ANALYST VACANCY
KEMRI LABORATORY ANALYST VACANCY
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in human health in Kenya. Currently KEMRI operates under Legal Notice No. 35 of March 2021, the vision is “to be a leading centre of excellence in human health research” and its mission is “to improve human health and quality of life through research, capacity building, innovation and service delivery”. KEMRI seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced persons to fill the following positions:- Terms of Service: The appointment is on permanent and pensionable terms
LABORATORY ANALYST -JOB GROUP KMR 6 – (2 POSITIONS- CRDR,
CPHR – NAIROBI)
a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
i. Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms/specimens;
ii. Preparing clients for collection of specimens;
iii. Receiving/collecting, labeling and registering patient’s specimens;
iv. Preparing laboratory reagents;
v. Examining specimens;
vi. Maintaining equipment and reagents;
vii. Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus;
viii. Writing and recording results;
ix. Processing the specimen according to the specified Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP); and
x. Disinfecting, washing and sterilizing laboratory apparatus;
b) Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
i. At least eight (8) years relevant work experience;
ii. 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;
iii. Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians
and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable; or any other
recognized regulatory body;
iv. Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists where applicable; and
v. Proficiency in computer application;
vi. Demonstrated work performance and results;
c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Analytical Skills
ii. Communication skills
iii. Interpersonal skills
iv. 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 to be on or before 14 th July 2022 latest 5.00 p.m. (East African Time) Please visit the KEMRI web site www.kemri.go.ke for more details on the advertisement. Successful candidates will be required to fulfil requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. 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
