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Information Scientist Job Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research Institute

  • Experience Required:Not Specified
  • Total Positions:2
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Category: General
  • Minimum Education: Degree
  • Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Posted on: August 22, 2023
  • Last Date: September 11, 2023

Job Description

INFORMATION SCIENTIST, JOB GROUP KMR 6 - (2 POSITIONS -
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMES, RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT &
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT - NAIROBI)
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work
under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Officer.

a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: - -
i. Supporting the evaluation, organization, cataloguing, classifying, managing
and distributing information in a variety of formats;
ii. Providing support in creating relevant databases;
iii. Ensuring that information is up to date;
iv. Support in documenting of information requests from users;
v. Contributing to development of promotional material for resource center;
vi. Assisting in preparation of information audits and inquiries;
vii. Helping to develop intranets for staff use; and
viii. Support in preparation and maintenance of resource database.

b) Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. Bachelor’s degree in information science or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
ii. Proficiency in computer application.

c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Problem-solving skills.
ii. IT skills, including internet research skills.
iii. Good organizational skills.
iv. Teamwork and customer care skill

Skills Required

Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills

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