Job Description
Project description
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Centre for Respiratory Diseases
Research would like to fill the following vacancy in the Clinical Trials Studies to
be conducted at the KEMRI-Mtwapa Clinical Research Site in Kilifi County.
Vacancy No. CRDR/010/09/23
JOB GRADE: KMR 6
REPORTING TO: Study Coordinator
Person specification:
For appointment to this grade the candidate must have:
• At least eight (5) years relevant work experience;
• Diploma in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences,
Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Food Science and Technology,
Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology or any other equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution; OR
• 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.
• Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory
Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable; or any
other recognized regulatory body;
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and
Technologists where applicable; and
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Demonstrated work performance and results;
• At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research
setting will be an added advantage;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Skills and Abilities:
• Analytical Skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms/specimens;
• Receiving/collecting, labelling and registering patients’ specimens;
• Preparing laboratory reagents;
• Examining specimens;
• Maintaining equipment and reagents;
• Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus;
• Writing and recording results;
• Processing the specimen according to the specified Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP); and
• Disinfecting, washing and sterilizing laboratory apparatus;
• Oversee sample storage and shipping processes;
• Supervise the laboratory team
• Accountable for all laboratory consumables
• Maintain communication with the sponsor
• Ensuring timely development and sharing of reports;
Terms of Employment
One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service with a probation
period for the first 3 months. Salary is as per the stated KEMRI scale.