KEMRI Senior Laboratory Analyst Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Senior Laboratory Analyst Jobs in Kenya

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

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;

Screen and assign workload, plan, prioritize and assign tasks and projects;

Determining safe procedures, controls and implementing standard safety procedures;

Participating in budget and procurement plan preparation;

Preparing Standard Operating Procedures;

Preparing work plans and periodical reports; and

Identifying training gaps of laboratory Technicians and Technologists and recommending appropriate interventions.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

At least four (4) years relevant work experience;

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;

Master 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;

Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) Where applicable;

Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board where applicable;

Supervisory Course not lasting less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

Proficiency in Computer Application; and

Demonstrated work performance and results.

Key Skills and Competencies

Analytical Skills

Communication skills and reporting skills

Mentorship Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Senior Laboratory Analyst Jobs in Kenya

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