Senior Laboratory Analyst - 3 Positions at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

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