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.

Vacancy No. CRDR/011/09/23

Person specification:

For appointment to this grade the candidate must have:

•  Diploma in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Laboratory sciences, Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory
• Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
•  Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board where applicable;
•  At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research setting will be an added advantage
•  Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills and Abilities:

•  Communication Skills
•  Interpersonal Skills
•  Team player

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Ensuring laboratory safety sample collection delivery and reception;
•  Processing documentation and reporting.
•  Perform analytical and diagnostic work;
•  Handling and disposing laboratory waste.
•  Collect, prepare and store research samples and specimen;
•  Ensuring timely dispatch of test results
•  Perform data entry and timely correction of errors

Terms of Employment

• One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is as per the stated KEMRI scale.