Job Description

Job Description

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 work load, 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

Vacancy Requirements:

• 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;


• Masters 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;    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;


• Demonstrated work performance and results;


• Analytical Skills


• Communication skills and reporting skills

Method of Application

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Closing Date : 14 July. 2022

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