Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing study specific assays, viral loads, UECs, CBC, CD4 count Malaria tests, Blood sugar, microscopy etc
• Conducting screening and diagnostic tests for priority conditions in accordance with established protocols.
• Sample collection and handling: DBS for viral sequencing (VS) and pharmacokinetics (PK), Phlebotomy whole blood for viral load analysis and Infant DBS for Early Infant HIV Diagnosis, Hair samples preparation and storage etc
• Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment’s
• Ensuring appropriate Laboratory Waste segregation and management
• Accurate reporting of lab results within acceptable turnaround time.
• Perform laboratory ART assays as per the study protocol
• Must participate in EQA Proficiency testing scheme
• Ensures adequate quality assurance measures with respect to reagents, equipment, and samples are observed
• Safe maintenance of accurate laboratory documents and Logs
• Work professionally and observe relevant ethical standards, competence, accountability and integrity
• Generate daily summary reports in real time
• Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from KMTC or recognized training institution.
• Registered member of the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
• Articulate in both verbal and written communication in English and Swahili.
• Trained on Good clinical and laboratory practice (GCLP)
• Previous experience in a busy HIV laboratory
• Experience in rapid antibody HIV testing and counseling skills
• Experience in community work
• Proficiency in the use of data collection tools such as REDcAP, ODK and COMMCARE
• Experience in viral load sample collection and management
• Laboratory Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Knowledge of commodity management
• Experience in Rapid Diagnostic Test for Malaria, and Blood sugar
• Ability to work extra hours in the rural Migori County
• Enthusiasm for community-based development work.
• Natural ability to multitask, innovative, and work with others as a team to achieve objectives and resolve challenges