Information Scientist - 2 Position at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Supporting the evaluation, organization, cataloguing, classifying, managing and distributing information in a variety of formats
• Providing support in creating relevant databases
• Ensuring that information is up to date
• Support in documenting of information requests from users
• Contributing to development of promotional material for resource center
• Assisting in preparation of information audits and inquiries
• Helping to develop intranets for staff use
• Support in preparation and maintenance of resource database

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

• Bachelor’s degree in information science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• Proficiency in computer application; and

Key Skills and Competencies

• Problem-solving skills.
• IT skills, including internet research skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Teamwork and customer care skill

Terms of Employment:

• Employment is for six (6) months short contract as per KEMRI Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual with a probation period for the first three (3) months.