Wellcome Trust Jobs in Kenya

Wellcome Trust Laboratory Technologists (2 Positions) Jobs in Kenya


Closing date: 06 July 2017

Job Purpose:

To provide technical support to research teams in the set up of laboratory experiments, analysis of samples/data and recording of applied processes and procedures in order to meet clinical research objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct experiments, interpret and document results through the use of routine and basic laboratory procedures involving manual techniques or use of laboratory instruments.
  • Standardise, calibrate and carry out preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on laboratory equipment and instrument.
  • Receive samples and ensure that relevant support documentation is provided and process in line with relevant QC guidelines; document sample and process information.
  • Liaise with Nurses, clinicians, health care workers and public in order to ensure that relevant samples are taken/ provided, resolve discrepancies and to communicate results in line with laid down procedures.
  • Participate in various QAQC, EQA, IQC and regulatory agency activities within the assigned section, including developing and documenting QC monitors.
  • Provide technical advice to researchers in the design of experiments.
  • Set up laboratory equipment and experiments and guide researchers on use of laboratory equipment.
  • Prepare and collate results, update relevant databases and prepare reports as may be required.
  • Monitor lab resources and inform relevant staff on the replenishment.
  • Manage and dispose of waste in line with laid down guidelines including segregation and use of specified waste disposal facilities.
  • Continually comply with all laid down QMS guidelines/ standards/ SOPs and comply with all health and safety guidelines.
  • Supervise field teams as required including allocation of tasks and responsibilities to assigned field
  • And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications:

  • A Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
    Registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
  • Knowledge and understanding of GCLPs and regulatory/ accreditation agency requirements
  • Knowledge of laboratory Health and Safety practices
  • Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications

    For more information and job application details, see; Wellcome Trust Laboratory Technologists (2 Positions) Jobs in Kenya




    Wellcome Trust Executive Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kenya

    Key Responsibilities:

    The post-holder will work with the head of the Health Services Unit and senior researchers to plan and then manage the team’s operations.

    Finance
  • Review budgets with finance and ensure correct allocations of project expenditures.
  • Track monthly expenditure by grant code
  • Project forward grant funds remaining by Grant code
  • Work in liaison with finance and grant
  • Investigators on spending plans/financial forecasting

    Budgeting
  • Liaise with Finance department and PI’s to prepare budgets for grant proposals
  • Prepare departments budgets for fieldwork, meetings and travel

    Procurement
  • Maintain all procurement needs for PI and related projects
  • Arrange procurement of equipment and other purchases in liaison with procurement department
  • Maintains inventory of all equipment and assets of unit /PI grants. Oversee purchase requisition process for group
  • Prepare Asset disposal schedules as guided by the PIs.

    Oversee Sub-Grants / Sub-Contracts
  • Write sub-contract agreements together with the programme operations team
  • Monitor compliance of sub-contracted partners with terms of engagement

    General Management/Administrative support
  • Support travel, accommodation booking, seminar & workshop arrangement
  • Taking minutes of meetings

    Qualifications:

  • Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g Degree in commerce, Business Administration/Management or equivalent.)
  • At least 8 years’ experience where there was responsibility for managing substantial projects to a successful conclusion
  • Accounting qualifications or demonstrable experience in managing accounts and planning and reporting expenditure
  • Experience in working with parties under sub contract to ensure smooth running of projects and timely delivery of goals measured against milestones
  • Experience in general issues of human resources management
  • A high level of
    skill in use of basic Microsoft Office packages and excellent written and spoken English

    Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience in work in the health care / health research field
  • Experience in supervising more junior team members
  • Additional qualifications in project management an advantage
  • Experience in providing written reports to funding organisations

    Closing date: 07 Jul 2017

    For more information and job application details, see; Wellcome Trust Executive Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kenya




    Wellcome Trust Data Manager (Health care projects) Jobs in Kenya

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop adaptations to / programming enhancements to REDCap and participate in the REDCap user group and other forums to understand the latest developments including the possible use of phone/tablet based data capture
  • Support updates to and use of LINUX operating system across a distributed set of sites and data management in a LINUX server
  • Support and improve strategies for updating REDCap and transmitting data in remote locations
  • Help develop strategies using R to improve data quality and perform data analysis routines that can be incorporated into routine reports
  • Develop interactive interfaces that support data queries using R Studio
  • Develop approaches to support data transfer for hospitals that are compatible with the Ministry of Health’s DHIS2 platform
  • Participate in the collection, processing, and compilation of study data.
  • Provide support in training of data collection teams including developing training materials, preparation of hardware / software, training schedules and conducting training.
  • Provide ongoing support to hospitals across the country to ensure accurate and timely data collection
  • Liaison with companies / groups who are developing electronic medical records to foster harmonization of key data across EMR platforms
  • Maintain study databases as required including ensuring regular updates, cleaning, backups and archiving and ensure all related records and reports are handled and managed in line with data governance protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with programme ICT policies that span data storage, description, security etc across the research team
  • And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications:

  • Degree in Computer Science / ICT with relevant experience and demonstrated skills related to work areas
  • At least 2 years of technical work experience in PHP, Java, MySQL, LINUX and related Open Source Technologies.
  • Database design and software development experience.
  • Knowledge of computer languages, computer logic and flow-charting and computer program design methods and techniques.
  • Understanding of database structure, process of data quality assurance and data cleaning
  • Expert knowledge of maintaining and debugging live software system and of writing and editing program documentation.
  • Experience of managing metadata and version control of database systems

    Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience with report writing for data quality
  • Experience with DHIS 2, REDCap or Open MRS
  • Experience with LINUX operating systems and server management
  • Understanding of the statistical programme R and experience with R Studio
  • Prior work related to health care
  • Prior work with Electronic Medical Records
  • Experience with Linux server environments
  • Solid understanding and experience with MySQL, PHP, Java. Knowledge on Python would be an added advantage.

    Closing date: 09 Jul 2017

    For more information and job application details, see; Wellcome Trust Data Manager (Health care projects) Jobs in Kenya

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