Vacancy title:
Research Scientist - Pathology
Jobs at:
Kenya Forestry Research InstituteDeadline of this Job:
06 December 2021
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
The Institute wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented and self driven persons to fill the vacant positions below:
KEFRI 7a
Responsibilities
• Assist in identifying research problem with stakeholders in pathology;
• Participate in prioritizing research problems for implementation;
• Assist in developing research concepts;
• Participate in identifying relevant literature material;
• Participating in identification of laboratory ingredients and consumables required for different experiments;
• Participating in ordering of laboratory chemicals and consumables;
• Ensuring cleanliness in laboratories;
• Ensuring safe disposal of hazards laboratory waste;
• Undertake data collection, analysis and preparation of reports;
• Participating in writing appropriate technical reports including research notes, technical notes, conference posters, dissemination flyers;
• Participating in the implementation of dissemination activities that include Open days, field days, ASK shows, Radio and TV Talks;
• Disseminating research findings in local and international fora that include seminar, workshops, congress;
• Proposal writing to seek for funding from within and outside the Institute;
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, interns, students on attachment and visitors including High School, Colleges;
• Participating in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development;
• Participating in compiling of departmental quarterly and annual reports
• Preparing and signing performance contracts with their supervisor; and
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time
Qualifications
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum aggregate ‘C+’ (C plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• At least an Upper Second Honors in Bachelor of Science in Forestry Science, Forest Biology, Botany or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Should have written at least two (2) technical reports/ papers;
• Working experience in the same field is an added advantage;
• Being a member of a professional body will be an added advantage;
• A team player, good in communication and report writing; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Online Application: Interested applicants are required to click the link below and submit their information as guided; https://forms.gle/6TqDSvtXxafLVcEBA
Hard copy applications: IN ADDITION to the online application, applicants should send their hard copy applications and attach their Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card. They should also include their day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees to reach the Director KEFRI not later than Monday 6th December, 2021.
Envelopes containing the documents should clearly be marked with the position applied for and addressed to: –
The Director/CEO,
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI),
P.O. BOX 20412-00200,
City Square, NAIROBI.
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