Research Scientist, Biosafety & Biosecurity at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

 Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Assist in developing procedures for the Health, Safety and Environment activities with assistance of the designated safety committee and an occupational health officer;
• Assist in the day to day implementation of the biosafety & biosecurity services.
• Participate in health & safety policy reviews and participate in health policy advocacy and guidelines development.
• Securing of health, safety and environment advisory committee documentation: policy, manuals, meeting minutes and work procedures for accountability and control
• Implement the Institutional emergency response plan for all KEMRI facilities and collaborative programs to promote a responsive safety culture.
• Assisting in maintaining the scientific laboratory good practice working condition;
• Offering trainings on good laboratory practices, emergency response plans, laboratory biosafety and biosecurity practices.
• Support in carrying out statutory regulatory services namely environmental audits, laboratory inspections and work process audits.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields;- Biomedical Sciences, Health sciences, Public Health/Environmental sciences, Occupational safety and health/hygiene or any relevant medical Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
• Registration/certification with a relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer application

Key skills and Competencies

• Planning skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills Team player 

Terms of Employment:

• Employment is for one (1) year contract as per KEMRI Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual with a probation period for the first three (3) months.