The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research – (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy.
Vacancy No. CGHR/138/05/20
Position Description: The Kenya Medical Research Institute/Centre for Global Health Research (KEMRI/CGHR), the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the DLSP are collaborating to conduct research on malaria, HIV, TB and other diseases of public health importance. An opportunity is currently open for an Research Scientist (RS) within DLSP laboratory.
REPORTING: Principal investigator
Essential Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science, from a recognised university.
- Minimum of one year of experience in public health research.
- Proficiency in the use of computers.
Major Duties
- Running tests on samples as per protocol and documenting results in a prescribed format Additional Duties and responsibilities
- Maintain proper safety working standards in the laboratory.
- Monitor supply consumption and make request for additional reagents and laboratory equipment.
- Maintain and clean glassware and equipment
- Organise biological samples for appropriate storage and shipment.
- Produce regular reports to the Laboratory Supervisor
- Verification of samples received from the field for purposes of sample tracking
- Entry of all laboratory data and production of simple summaries and reports
- Carry out all other duties as may be assigned by the Research Officer
Terms of Employment: Four months contract as per KEMRI scheme of service
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales.
Method of Application
Applications should include the following:
- Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae ( not more than four pages) with telephone number and e-mail address
- Two letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
- Must have Certificate of Good Conduct
- Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
- Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB
- Must have Credit Reference Bureau Certificate
Applications should be addressed to the Deputy Director, CGHR, P. O. Box 157840100, Kisumu and sent electornically to cghr@kemri.org no later than June 2, 2020. The vacancy number should be the subject of the application.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED 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 SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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