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.

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Senior Laboratory Analyst (Laboratory Manager) – Kisumu

Job TypeContract

QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

ExperienceLocation Kisumu

Job FieldScience

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;
• Supervising laboratory staff and students on attachment
• 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 and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures;
• Preparing work plans and periodical reports; and
• Identifying training gaps of research scientist, laboratory Technicians and Technologists and recommending appropriate interventions
• Writing manuscripts as required by the laboratory leadership

Vacancy Requirements:

• 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; Mandatory
• 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, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Mandatory
• Supervisory Course not lasting less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; Mandatory
• Proficiency in Computer Application; Mandatory
• Proficiency in Bioinformatics; Skills & Competencies
• Proficiency in statistical analysis; Skills & Competencies
• Demonstrated work performance and results; Skills & Competencies
• Trained in ISO 15189 implementation Skills & Competencies
• Analytical Skills Skills & Competencies
• Communication skills and reporting skills Skills & Competencies
• Mentorship Skills Skills & Competencies
• Interpersonal skills Skills & Competencies
• Team player Skills & Competencies

• 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;
• Supervising laboratory staff and students on attachment
• 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 and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures;
• Preparing work plans and periodical reports; and
• Identifying training gaps of research scientist, laboratory Technicians and Technologists and recommending appropriate interventions
• Writing manuscripts as required by the laboratory leadership

• Proficiency in Computer Application
• Proficiency in Bioinformatics
• Proficiency in statistical analysis
• Demonstrated work performance and results
• Trained in ISO 15189 implementation
• Analytical Skills
• Communication skills and reporting skills
• Mentorship Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player

• 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; Mandatory
• 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, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Mandatory
• Supervisory Course not lasting less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; Mandatory