Senior Laboratory Analysts 2 positions jobs in Kenya

SGS Group is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognised as the global benchmark in quality and integrity.

With 59,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,000 offices and laboratories around the world.

In order to enhance our operations in Kenya, we are now looking for, proactive, competent, dedicated and results oriented individuals to fill the positions below in our organization.
Senior Laboratory Analysts
2 positions

Qualifications & Experience:

    * BSc Degree or HND in Analytical Chemistry /Biochemistry.
    * Minimum 4 years experience in a busy pesticides residues analysis laboratory using high end GC-MS and LC-MS techniques.
    * Demonstrate detailed understanding of modern chromatography techniques and have extensive knowledge of chromatographic sample preparation in food, water and soil matrices.
    * Ability to perform routine Gas & Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry analyses, as well as perform routine maintenance on instrumentation.
    * Good interpretation of GC-MS /LC-MS data and processing of results. The ability to interpret data for field studies and research work will be essential for these positions.
    * Deliver thorough applications solutions for various samples preparation with GC-MS/ LC-MS and detection methods.
    * Demonstrate clear knowledge of GC-MS/LC-MS Quality Control and acceptance criteria in the laboratory analysis processes.
    * Develop applications and validate data to improve proficiency in testing new and existing samples in support of field studies.
    * Be familiar with local and international test methods for trace elements and residue analysis in environmental work.
    * Have a good understanding of experimental designs and be well-versed in the scientific method of cross data correlation and interpretation techniques.
    * Good knowledge of ISO 17025, ISO 9001:2008, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) systems and quality control processes with a strong bias in statistical quality control.
    * Good skills in procedure writing, data interpretation and report writing
    * Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
    * Be at least 28 years of age.
If you meet the requirements above and are interested in joining a team of highly professional staff, please submit your application and detailed CV to the below e-mail address to reach us not later than Friday 31st December 2010.

enquiries.mombasa@sgs.com

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Del Monte Medical Lab Technician job in Kenya

The Company
Del Monte Kenya Limited wishes to fill existing vacancies for the positions indicated below. The individuals will join a high achieving management team, in various Departments.

Medical Lab Technician

Position Scope:

The position reports to the Company’s Matron.

Person Profile:

The candidate should possess the following minimum requirements:-

    * A Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
    * Post Basic Training.
    * Computer skills.
    * Aged between 25 and 35 years.
    * Minimum 3 years experience in similar position.

Del Monte is an equal opportunity employer and the above positions offer excellent career prospects.

If you believe you fit the required profile, please apply in confidence to the address below by 31st Dec 2010, providing a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees.

The Human Resources Manager
Del Monte Kenya Limited
P.O Box 147
Thika – 01000

UHT Lab Technician job in Kenya

Githunguri Dairy Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd is the market leader in production, distribution and marketing of the most preferred Real farm fresh dairy products such as Whole milk packed in pouch, Tetra classic and easy to carry bottles and other high quality products such as, Yoghurt, Lala, Butter, Ghee and Cream under the flagship of “Fresha Dairy Products”.

To maintain competitive edge in the market and cater for growth needs, the society hereby invites applications for the following:

UHT Lab Technician

Job Purpose: To ensure that all UHT milk production process proceed within the required specifications.

The applicant should possess the following qualifications:

    * Diploma in Food Science and Technology/Analytical chemistry or related field
    * 1 year experience in UHT process Quality Control procedures and Market returns verification.
    * Knowledge in ISO 22000:2005 and HACCP quality management systems will be an added advantage.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copy of ID, copies of certificates and testimonials with a day time telephone to reach the undersigned not later than 24th December, 2010 clearly indicating the position applied for on the envelope.

The Human Resources Manager
Githunguri Dairy Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd
P.O. Box 3-0021 6,
Githunguri

Laboratory manager job in Kenya

Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa is an institution of Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya which
is part of Aga Khan Development Network.
It provides health care services to the population of the Coast Province of Kenya and
works with leading clinicians in the country in the management of complex and specialist
cases. The hospital is seeking for qualified personnel to fill the following position

Laboratory Manager

Key Tasks

• To plan, coordinate and oversee the overall operation of laboratory activities.

• Establish and revise laboratory policies and procedures; develop and maintain

appropriate control and quality assurance procedures

• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of laboratory staff; develop work

performance standards; provide technical expertise as needed or requested.

• Co-ordinate internal and external quality assurance programs.

• Ensure compliance of safety procedures from all staff within the lab department.

Requirements:

• Higher National Diploma (or higher) qualification in medical laboratory technology

• Knowledge of Quality assurance procedures applicable to laboratory.

• Ability to work in a multi disciplinary environment of both clinical and non-clinical

professionals.

• At least 5 years experience in a similar position in a busy hospital.

Applications accompanied by copies of certificates plus detailed CV should be

forwarded to: The HR and Administration Manager at P.O. Box 83013 -80100 GPO,

Mombasa or Email: hr@msa.akhskenya.org Closing date for receipt of applications

is 17th December, 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Aga Khan Hospital Mombasa

UHT lab technician job in Kenya

Githunguri Dairy Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd is the market leader in production, distribution and marketing of the most preferred Real farm fresh dairy products such as Whole milk packed in pouch, Tetra classic and easy to carry bottles and other high quality products such as, Yoghurt, Lala, Butter, Ghee and Cream under the flagship of “Fresha Dairy Products”.
To maintain competitive edge in the market and cater for growth needs, the society hereby invites applications for the following:-


UHT LAB TECHNICIAN
Job Purpose:To ensure that all UHT milk production process proceed within the required specifications.
The applicant should possess the following qualifications:
• Diploma in Food Science and Technology/Analytical chemistry or related field
• 1 year experience in UHT process Quality Control procedures and Market returns verification.
• Knowledge in ISO 22000:2005 and HACCP quality management systems will be an added advantage.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copy of ID, copies of certificates and testimonials with a day time telephone to reach the undersigned not later than 24th December, 2010 clearly indicating the position applied for on the envelope.
THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
GITHUNGURI DAIRY FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD
P.O. BOX 3-00216,
GITHUNGURI

infoDev Mobile Application Laboratory Manager Job in Kenya

infoDev, a multi-donor program of the World Bank that supports technology-enabled innovation and enterprise creation, seeks a short term consultant (STC).

The main objective of the position of the Mobile Application Laboratory Manager is to lead and manage the establishment and growth of the regional mLab, as a self sustaining initiative hosted by the *iHub_ consortium, and to manage the implementation and operations of the mLab, including the technical and administrative activities.

The position is for 150 days starting as soon as possible, but no later than January 1, 2011.

Candidates interested in to stay beyond the establishment phase and run the mLab permanently after the initial STC assignment with infoDev, are encouraged to apply.

For the full job description and selection criteria, qualified candidates are requested to submit the electronic application by visiting http://www.infodev.org/en/Article.606.html to submit your application electronically.

The closing date for receipt of your electronic application is 11.59 pm Eastern Time, 19 November 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Computer Lab Technician job in Kenya

Thogoto Teachers College is a public institution sponsored by the P.C.E.A Church.
The Board of Governors wishes to advertise for the following vacant posts.

Interested applicants must be self driven, ready to work for extra hours and be persons of integrity.

Computer Lab Technician

Should have;

KCSE Grade D+ and above.

A minimum of a Certificate in computer maintenance from a recognized institution.

Proven experience in computer repairs and maintenance.

Proficiency in Microsoft office.

Letters of application, Curriculum vitae, Certificates and testimonials to reach the

undersigned not later than 19th November, 2010

The Secretary Board of Governors

Thogoto Teachers College,

P.O Private Bag, Kikuyu

Laboratory Technologist - US Army Medical Research Unit

The US Army Medical Research Unit-Kenya (USAMRU-K) / Henry Jackson Foundation for Medical Research International (HJF MRI) The Walter Reed Project' HIV Program - Kericho is seeking to fill the position below.

The HIV Program carries out HIV AIDS vaccine and therapeutic research studies and supports HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in southern Rift Valley.

Laboratory Technologist

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties of an officer in this position will include separation, aliquoting and archiving of patient serum / plasma for long term frozen storage.

He/she will document and maintain sample processing records and enter the aliquoted and archived sample into a database for easy retrieval.

The officer will also prepare solutions, reagents and stains in accordance with standard laboratory formulas and procedures.

He/she will be expected to operate basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuge, analytical balance and pH meter.

The officer will maintain and make minor adjustments to equipments e.g. calibration and alignment. The officer may also be called upon to collect blood and other samples from patients.

He/she will record and compile daily readings on all temperature controlled laboratory equipment and areas and maintain laboratory freezers and fridges.

He/she will be expected to comply with all relevant safety and infection control policies and procedures and ensures tidiness of laboratory rooms and benches.

Minimum Requirements:
* Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
* Minimum two years working experience in a busy medical laboratory.
* Excellent knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.

Additional Requirements:

* Knowledge and experience in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear cell (PBMC) separation and storage.
* Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board
* Good knowledge of HIV / AIDS and previous experience in research
* Excellent computer skills
* Ability to carry out duties and responsibilities with minimum supervision.

Applicants should submit their application letters, CVs, testimonials, copies of certificates and day time telephone contact(s) no later than October 27 2010 to:

The Human Resources Manager
"The Walter Reed Project"
USAMRU-K/HJF MRI
P.O. Box 1357 - 20200; Hospital Road;
Kericho, Kenya

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Laboratory Skills Tutor

Trócaire’s Horn & East Africa Regional Office (HEARO) offers a challenging opportunity for a self directed, dynamic and highly motivated persons for the following position in the Somalia programme.
Only those who meet the required criteria need to apply.

Laboratory Skills Tutor
The position:

Based in Mandera with frequent travel to Somalia, the Skills Tutor will be responsible for providing training in basic laboratory procedures to field laboratory staff as well as supervising and managing laboratory services in a rural setting in Somalia.
Provide effective supervision and management of laboratory services as well as on the job training of field laboratory staff in basic laboratory procedures as a key step towards sustaining appropriate and effective diagnostic services in a district health programme.
Will also be responsible for quality control of tests e.g malaria and TB slides.

Competencies:
* Must have at least a Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution and should have held a senior position of responsibility for at least one year in addition to 5 years of varied post-qualification experience, including working in rural settings.
* Fluency in Somali and experience working in post-conflict environments would be advantageous.
* Teaching experience is desirable while good communication, basic computer skills and report-writing skills are essential.
* Must be able to communicate in Somali language

Applications comprising a comprehensive updated CV plus cover letter should be sent to:

The Human Resources Officer
Trocaire Regional Office
P.O Box 66300 – 00800 Nairobi

Or by e-mail to hr@trocaire.or.ke

Closing date for applications: 22nd October 2010

Job and Vacancies at Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation- LABARATORY COORDINATOR

Position: LABARATORY COORDINATOR
Duty station: Arua, Soroii
Reports to: Care and Treatment Specialist
Role definition: To support the development of sustainable and appropriate good quality lab services in Arua and Soroti regions and all district facilities by implementing the standard operating procedures (SOPs) according to MQH standards.
KEY RESULT AREAS
1. Work with lab focal person to assess in detail all labs in the Health facilities in Districts supported by Baylor- Uganda including QA/QC, infrastructure, equipment, safety, data management, SOPs, roles and training needs of staff and systems for the collection and referral of samples,
2.Develop detailed plans to rectify shortcomings of labs, lab staff, and lab systems, in conjunction with other Partners and project and District lab focal person and in keeping with National strategy and initiatives; such as Ministry of Health (MOH) quality assurance initiatives
3. Oversee the implementation of the agreed plans including establishment of QA/QC processes and skills monitoring.
4. Support districts to ensure that their lab focal person Implement the World Health Organization (WHO) five step laboratory accreditation systems.
5. Contribute to lab training activities and ongoing mentorship.

Specifications
The successful candidate should have;
1. A bachelor's degree in Biomedical laboratory Technology
2. Additional qualifications in Laboratory Management is an added advan¬tage.
3. At least 2-3 years experience in Lab planning, Management and QA/QC
4. Experience in Good Laboratory practice (GLP)
5. Experience in design, development, and implementation of lab systems at different levels in the Health services especially working within the District Health systems.
6. Experience in analysis and reporting of data for programme decision making.
7. Good interpersonal skills, ability to interact productively and accurately with other team members.
8. Self motivated, innovative and capable of meeting deadlines.
9. Registration with the Allied Health Professional Council is required.
Apply for this job

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand deliver, or post an application letter with a detailed CV and copies of academic transcripts, naming at least three professional referees with their telephone contact to:

Human Resources Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation - Uganda,
COE/ Block 5 Mulago Hospital,
P.O.Box 72052, Clock Tower
Kampala,

Closing date for receipt of these applications is 08/0ctober/2010.

NOTE: PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AND DUTY STATION

APPLICANTS WITH SKILLS AND CAN COMMUNICATE IN LOCAL LANGUAGE OF INDICATED REGIONS WILL HAVE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE.

KEMRI Laboratory Equipment Assistant Job Vacancy (KShs 24,514)

Reference Number: LEA-9-10
Category: Laboratory and Medical Technology

Salary: Ksh 24,514/-
Grade: 2.1

Location: Kilifi
Country: Kenya

Summary:

The post holder will be involved in routine care, maintenance and calibration (where appropriate) of laboratory equipment.

Contract Duration: 1 (one) Year in the first instance

Reporting Lines: Reports to the Research Laboratory Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Routine care, maintenance and calibration (where appropriate) of laboratory equipment including; Freezers, fridges, incubators, pH meters, balances, microscopes, water purifiers, automatic pipettes etc
• Management and handling of laboratory gases including Liquid Nitrogen
• Assisting in the coordination of all equipment inventory, essential spares stocks and maintenance contracts.
• In liaison with maintenance department, perform first-line diagnostics and trouble shooting of faulty equipment.

Essential Requirements:

• Certificate in Med Laboratory Sciences or Biomedical Engineering.
• Experience of maintaining medical laboratory equipment, preferably in a research environment.
• Good computer skills, particularly MS Excel, word, email and the internet
• Familiarity with international health and safety practices
• Good communication skills.

Application Procedure:

Visit the KEMRI Wellcome Trust careers page here to register and apply online for this vacancy

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 8th October 2010, 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Radiographer (Medical) - 01 post

Kakira Sugar Ltd
Employment opportunity
Kakira Sugar Ltd is seeking qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacancy in the company:
1) Job Title: Radiographer (Medical) - 01 post
Age: 25 – 40 years

Reporting to the Medical Superintendent, the successful applicant’s duties will be as follows:
_ Provide X-ray services to all deserving patients in the company hospital.
_ Liaising with Medical Assistant and Nurses in preparing patients for X-rays.
_ Ensuring that the X-ray machine and other dark room equipment and chemicals are properly maintained and always functional.
_ Ensuring that adequate health and safety regulations are implemented to avoid unnecessary leakage of radioactive materials to patients and other hospital users.

Qualifications & Experience:
_ A Diploma in Radiography from a recognized intuition.
_ Certificate of registration with the Allied Health Professionals Counsel
_ A minimum of one year of work experience as radiographer in a busy health unit.

Remuneration:
Attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicants for the above post

How to apply:
Applications with photostat copies of testimonials and curriculum vitae, indicating a daytime telephone number, contact addresses of two referees and quoting the job reference number on the upper left-hand corner of the envelope should be sent to: Mr. Moses H. Thenge,
Human Resources Manager,
Kakira Sugar Limited , P. O. Box 121
JINJA – UGANDA, Tel: 0414-444000
KAKIRA SUGAR LTD.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Closing date is ten days from the date of this advertisement.

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Laboratory Specialist Vacancy

An international NGO, implementing comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment programs to facilitate the Kenya Ministries of Medical Services and Public Health to control the spread of HIV and rapidly scale up HIV services with primary goal of supporting the scale-up of HIV prevention, care, and treatment activities, institute continuous quality improvement methods as well as the M&E infrastructure necessary to support these services, within designated health care facilities in Nairobi is seeking suitably qualified Kenyans able to fill the above position.

The Laboratory Specialist will report to the Senior Technical Advisor

Purpose of Position

Under the supervision of the STA, the Laboratory Specialist will work to ensure proper transfer of the global organisational Laboratory strategy by providing technical assistance and capacity building to Point of Service laboratory scientists and technicians in support of laboratory activities.

S/he will provide oversight to the Laboratory components at Point of Services

Duties and Responsibilities

Laboratory Assessments (including suggested training and equipment procurement)

• Conduct an assessment of a laboratory during each visit to the laboratory to assess capacity, quality control and assurance, and laboratory needs.

Laboratory Capacity Building and Technical Assistance

• The laboratory Specialist will be trained to assist laboratories in capacity building.
• This involves training, including but not limited to, equipment techniques, didactic trainings, review of information and techniques learned during site activation, reagent forecasting and procurement, laboratory flow/specimen tracking, and maintenance.

Laboratory Logistics in Country

• Where necessary the laboratory Specialist will support LPTFs to forecast their reagent needs, procure reagents from manufacturers and ensure timely distribution of the reagents to the points of service.
• Viral Load Sampling and selective viral load testing (as a part of PACT Quality Improvement and for patient management)
• Facilitate the collection and transport of viral load samples to the laboratories performing the viral load analysis.

Laboratory Troubleshooting

• The laboratory Specialist will assist all points of service in troubleshooting all problems that occur within a laboratory.
• When necessary, the laboratory Specialist will facilitate the use of reference or other laboratories to perform the testing that a laboratory is unable to perform if a piece of equipment is not functioning.

Representation and networking

• Establish relationships with any laboratories designated as central laboratories for selected services.
• The laboratory Specialist will work closely with these laboratories to ensure PACT supported LPTFs have timely and adequate access to these services.
• The laboratory Specialist will work with partners and stakeholders within the region to ensure PACT is adequately and appropriately represented at all levels.

Desired Qualifications

• Registration with KMLTTB
• Higher diploma (Virology) or BSc MLS
• 5-7 years work experience
• Proficiency in computer packages for generating/analysis of reports
• Working knowledge on donor funded programs
• Documented knowledge of HIV/AIDS Lab Trainings as part of CPD
• Dedicated team player in a dynamic environment of international staffs

If you meet the qualifications above and are interested in joining out team, kindly send your application letter and an updated CV giving daytime telephone contacts and contacts of referees:

Project Director - PACT,
Maryland Global Initiatives Corp,
P.O. Box 495-00606, NBI.

The deadline for applications is on or before 21st September 2010.

Please indicate on the envelop the position you have applied for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Free the Children Clinical Lab Technicians Required

An International NGO based in Narok south district is looking to recruit Clinical Lab Technicians for their newly built clinic.

Main Purpose of the Job:

• To conduct laboratory tests that aid in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
• Collect samples of blood and urine, label them, and conduct simple tests on them.
• Sterilize instruments; prepare, stain, and label slides; and keep records of tests.
• Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.
• Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.

Typical work activities

• Performs phlebotomy and processing of specimens to be used in the Lab.
• Plans routine microbiology specimens.
• Performs routine tests and some specialized tests as ordered by the Clinical Officer.
• Maintains quality control of specimen samples.
• Operates standard laboratory equipment and some specialized equipment.
• Reviews and processes orders for laboratory procedures for patients.
• Records testing information and files laboratory reports.
• Inventories and orders laboratory and office supplies.
• Communicates to patient on laboratory information.
• Cleans and restocks laboratory facility.
• Maintains a safe environment in the laboratory.

Send all applications to hrkenya@freethechildren.com by 13th September 2010.

For general information on the NGO, visit website: www.freethechildren.com.

If you do not hear from us by 20th September please consider yourself not successful, however we shall retain your resume in our data base for future openings.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN GRADE 1- Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI)

Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI) was established by the Act of Parliament NO.6 of 1980 to promote, conduct, supervise, and co-ordinate fisheries research in Tanzania. The Institute is governed by the Board of Directors. This Institute is comprised of four Centres and one Substation: Mwanza Centre and Sota Substation on Lake Victoria, Kigoma Centre on Lake Tanganyika, Kyela Centre on Lake Nyasa (Malawi) and Oar es Salaam Centre on the Indian Ocean. The Institute Headquarters is located at Kunduchi in Dar es Salaam.

a) Duty: TAFIRI - KYELA

b) Reports to: Centre Director

c) Qualification and experience

Holders of Form IV/VI Certificate holders with a Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized Training Institution like Kunduchi.

d) Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and train junior and newly recruited Laboratory Technicians

• In-charge of a unit in a laboratory and responsible for laboratory instruments and materials.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

e) Terms of Engagement: Permanent and pensionable

Mode of application

If you meet requirements for the above-mentioned positions please submit your hand written application with a detailed CV and photocopies of Academic Certificates and testimonials plus names and addresses of at least two referees to:-

Director General,

Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute, P.O. Box 9750, DAR ES SALAAM

Deadline: The applications should be submitted to the above address within 21 days.

INDUSTRIAL LABOLATORY TECHNICIAN (2 POSTS)

Qualifications:

Diploma or FTC holders,

Experience: not less than 3 yrs

Special Skills:

Fluent in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

Application mode:

Send your applications, enclosing a detailed CV and copies of professional certificates, and a daytime telephone contact.

Managing Director, PO BOX 14134, Arusha, Tanzania or megatrade@bol.co.tz

Application should be received by the addressee before 30th June, 2010

Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Laboratory Repository Manager

Ref: No. LRM05/2010
Category:- Research, Science & Biotech

Location:- Kilifi
Country:- Kenya

Organization Name:- Kemri-Wellcome Trust Research Programme

Department: Labs

Summary: The main job purpose is to plan and coordinate the implementation of a new laboratory repository system utilizing MySQL based (“Labcollector”) LIMS architecture, ensuring all processes are client friendly, robust, stable, easily maintained, scalable and future proofed.

Grade: 4.8 – 5.15

Salary: KSh.73, 706 – 146, 659 (Dependent on qualification and experience)

Job Purpose: The main job purpose is to plan and coordinate the implementation of a new laboratory repository system utilizing MySQL based (“Labcollector”) LIMS architecture, ensuring all processes are client friendly, robust, stable, easily maintained, scalable and future proofed.

Reporting Lines: The post holder will report to the Head of Laboratory Services, East Africa

Key Responsibilities:

The post holder will:

• In close collaboration with Centre IT specialists and senior laboratory management, develop and implement a strategic plan to upgrade the Centre’s existing Biological Specimen Repository processes using LABCOLLECTOR LIMS software.
• Develop well defined procedures to log new samples and link data, and to manage retrieval and re-entry processes.
• Plan and coordinate all new study/project sample storage requests in close liaison with researchers.
• Produce maintenance plans for the repository with appropriate auditable Quality Systems incorporated that comply with international regulatory standards.
• Future proofing – ensure long-term scalability to a larger network of studies and users
• Produce clear and complete documentation of all procedures and processes.
• Plan and perform user inductions and regular update trainings.
• Incorporate appropriate biological and data security measures and restriction policies
• Ensure all plans and procedures are incorporated in to a long term BCP
• Advance plan for future physical and software expansions as required
• Roll-out the system to other areas of the Centre, and other sites throughout the E.  African region as required.

Essential Criteria:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in library and information science, records/archive management or areas related to information management. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be considered.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in modern archive management, record keeping, curation or repository coordination, library, or information management functions of which a minimum of two (2) years should be in electronic records management.
• Experience in project management including supervision or people management.
• Demonstrated exceptional organisational,  documentation and presentation skills
• Demonstrated experience with database management systems including querying

Desirable:

• An interest in medical research
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems
• Diploma in project management
• Experience working with MySQL
• Experience of working in accordance with international regulatory standards
• Experience of working in an international organization

Application Procedure:

Visit the KEMRI Careers website here to make an online application. DO NOT send a separate CV

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.

The application closing date is 18th June 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

US Army Medical Research Unit-Kenya (USAMRU-K) / Henry Jackson Foundation for Medical Research International (HJF MRI) ‘The Walter Reed Project’ HIV Program – Kericho Jobs

1. Counseling Officer / Community Field Worker
2.  Laboratory Technologist

The US Army Medical Research Unit-Kenya (USAMRU-K) / Henry Jackson Foundation for Medical Research International (HJF MRI) ‘The Walter Reed Project’ HIV Program – Kericho is seeking to fill the positions listed below.
The HIV Program carry out HIV AIDS vaccine and therapeutic research studies and support HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in southern Rift Valley.
1. Counseling Officer / Community Field Worker

Key Duties and responsibilities
The officer will conduct community outreaches to mobilize the community particularly most at risk populations (MARPs) for purposes of HIV prevention. He / she will conduct training for health workers and most at risk populations .The officer will provide counseling for the most at risk populations and support all HIV preventions activities and programs. He /she will prepare reports as required and liaise with various governmental and non-governmental partners in planning for HIV prevention outreach activities.
Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Community Development/Public health or Social Work from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years working experience with recognized CBO/NGO in relevant community development programs particularly in HIV/AIDS prevention

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants with Higher Diploma in Psychological Counseling will be given preference.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting trainings for health workers and the community.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
• Being a registered member of the Kenya Counseling Association would be an added advantage
• Good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

2. Laboratory Technologist
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties of an officer in this position will include separation, aliquoting and archiving of patient serum / plasma for long term frozen storage. He/she will document and maintain sample processing records and enter the aliquoted and archived sample into a database for easy retrieval.
The officer will also prepare solutions, reagents and stains in accordance with standard laboratory formulas and procedures. He/she will be expected to operate basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuge, analytical balance
and pH meter. The officer will maintain and make minor adjustments to equipments e.g. calibration and alignment.
The officer may also be called upon to collect blood and other samples from patients. He/she will record and compile daily readings on all temperature controlled laboratory equipments and areas and maintain laboratory freezers and fridges. He/she will be expected to comply with all relevant safety and infection control policies and procedures and ensures tidiness of laboratory rooms and benches.
Minimum Requirements:

• Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Minimum two years working experience in a busy medical laboratory.
• Excellent knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear cell (PBMC) separation and storage.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board.
• Good knowledge of HIV / AIDS and previous experience in research.
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to carry out duties and responsibilities with minimum supervision.

Applicants should submit their application letters, CVs, testimonials, copies of certificates and day time telephone contact(s) no later than June 18, 2010 to:
The Human Resources Manager
“The Walter Reed Project” USAMRU-K/HJF MRI
P.O. Box 1357 – 20200; Hospital Road; Kericho, Kenya
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Laboratory Technician

A Processed Foods Company based at Thika has a vacancy for a Laboratory Technician

• Degree/diploma in Food Technology
• Minimum 3 years’ work experience with processed foods/bakery;
• lady candidate preferred
• Will be responsible for analyses & quality checks of ingredients & packaging materials;
• compliance of KEBS standards for all products
• Monitoring production standards & reportings to Management

Email your CV mentioning current salary, to: opportunitieskenya@gmail.com

Laboratory Technologist - KEMRI/USAMRU-K – The Walter Reed Project

Position: Laboratory Technologist
(2 positions)
Position Description: The laboratory technologist will be responsible for carrying out tests for diagnosis, determining eligibility, and monitoring safety of interventions for subjects participating in malarial clinical trials and other vaccine related initiatives involving clinical research.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be a holder of a diploma in Medical Laboratory sciences from a recognized medical training institution.
• Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologist & Technicians Board (KMLTTB)
• At least 3 years experience in a busy clinical laboratory to include malaria microscopy.
• Experience in a clinical research and clinical microbiology will be an added advantage.
• Good phlebotomy skills
• Basic computer skills

Desirable Qualities

• A proof of validated competency in malaria microscopy including, smear preparation, staining, detection, speciation and enumeration of malaria parasites
• Experience in clinical microbiology procedures to include but not limited to; culture and sensitivity, media preparation, automated blood cultures(BACTEC), bacterial antigen tests and CSF processing
• Knowledge in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
• Competency in laboratory quality assurance procedures and laboratory safety
• Excellent written/oral communication, interpersonal and organization skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal working hours
• Ability to work accurately under time constraints and pressure
• Work night shift

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs several analyses to include but are not limited to; phlebotomy, performing complete blood counts (automated), biochemical tests, isolation and identification of pathogenic organisms(automated and manual), ELISA, flow cytometry and preparation and reading of malarial slides
• Performs analyzer functional checks, calibration, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance
• Ability to develop and execute SOPs and other laboratory protocols
• Specimen collection processing, storage shipping to overseas labs and documenting chain of custody
• Laboratory documentation, record keeping and inventory management
• Performing QA/QC procedures to include external quality assessment

Applications should include the following:

• Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with Contact telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Copies of Certificates and Transcripts

Applications are due no later than 28th May 2010 to: -
Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/USAMRU-K “The Walter Reed Project
P.O. Box 54-40100,
Kisumu;
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
No phone calls please.