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.

Summary

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre for graduate employees. An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a senior officer.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Verifying information relating to recruitment and performance appraisal;
• Assisting in payroll administration;
• Assisting in updating human resource records in an accurate and timely manner;
• Drafting correspondences;
• Processing, monitoring employee leave records and ensuring timely reports;
• Assisting human resources in recruitment and performance appraisal;
• Liaising with the insurance, pension, medical providers; and Assisting in coordinating health and safety programs, HIV/AIDS Prevention, gender, disability mainstreaming, Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, Education, Public\Business Administration, Commerce (HR Option), Government or any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Membership to Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
• Proficiency in computer application skills.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Planning skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player