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Senior Laboratory Analyst Job Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research Institute

  • Experience Required:4 Years
  • Total Positions:3
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Category: Research
  • Minimum Education: Degree
  • Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Posted on: June 26, 2022
  • Last Date: July 4, 2022

Job Description

SENIOR LABORATORY ANALYST -JOB GROUP KMR 5 – (3 POSITIONS
CPHR – NAIROBI, LAB. SERVICES – NAIROBI, CGHR – KISUMU)

a) Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
i. Verifying, approving and recording laboratory findings;
ii. Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus; and
maintaining equipment and reagents;
iii. Archiving specimens of medical importance for reference;
iv. Preparing periodical reports;
v. Preparing requisitions for procuring laboratory equipment, chemicals,
stains and reagents;
vi. Maintaining laboratory registers and recording analyzed samples;
vii. Screen and assign work load, plan, prioritize and assign tasks and projects;
viii. Determining safe procedures, controls and implementing standard safety
procedures;
ix. Participating in budget and procurement plan preparation;
x. preparing Standard Operating Procedures;
xi. preparing work plans and periodical reports; and
xii. Identifying training gaps of laboratory Technicians and Technologists and
recommending appropriate interventions.

b) Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
i. At least four(4) years relevant work experience;
ii. 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;
iii. 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,
any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added
advantage;
iv. Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory
Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) Where applicable;
v. Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and
Technologists Board where applicable;
vi. Supervisory Course not lasting less than two (2) weeks from a recognized
institution;
vii. Proficiency in Computer Application;
viii. Demonstrated work performance and results;

c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Analytical Skills
ii. Communication skills and reporting skills
iii. Mentorship Skills
iv. Interpersonal skills
v. Team player

Skills Required

Interpersonal Skills
Analytical Skills
Team Player
Communication Skills

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