KEMRI-RCTP-FACES

KEMRI-RCTP-FACES
P.O Box 614 - 40100, Kisumu
P.O Box 19658 - 00202 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 (0) 0739-245564 or 0734-600111
[email protected] web: www.faces-kenya.org
Lumumba Health Centre, Agoi Road. Kisumu
Centre for Microbiology Research
RCTP - FACES
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Opening Date:
5th June 2014.
Closing Date: 13th June 2014
Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP), is a
collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University
of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). RCTP
leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a
comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment program working in over 140
clinics in Nyanza, Kenya.
We have the following vacancy in the FACES program
Position
Reports to
Location
Duration
District Program Officer- Laboratory (1 position)
Coordinator
Migori
One Year Renewable
Vacancy No.
FN-027-06-2014
Position Summary
The laboratory DPO has an overall responsibility for overseeing and improving the
laboratory services in Migori district. He/she will be coordinating sample
transportation from facilities to the main hub for analysis, mentoring and supervising
the lab staff, compiling laboratory monthly reports for the district, working together
with the DHMT especially the DMLT, sputum networking and viral load transport to
CDC, collection of DST samples for analysis and other duties as will be assigned.
He/she will be working closely with the laboratory technical advisor on issues related to
the laboratory.
Duties and Responsibilities
The key responsibility will be running assays and other bench work in the laboratory which
includes:
· Developing laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS).
· Mentorship and supervision of lab techs in the district
· Compilation and reporting of lab data
· Work closely with the DMLT and the MOH lab in- charge counterpart
· Sample processing
· Laboratory networking and transportation
· Reporting to district coordinator
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Requirements:
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At least a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a similar qualification from a
recognized medical training institution and be registered with the board.
Additional training in QA/QC and GCLP will be an added advantage
At least 2 year’s experience preferably within a busy HIV care program.
Basic computer use and common software packages i.e. word, excel, access and internet
The position requires a self-motivated flexible individual who can work independently to
improve lab operations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, pro-active,
and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Applications should include the following:
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A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date
available to work on the project
A current CV with the names and telephone contacts of at least 2 referees
At least two letters of reference preferably from a previous employer
Copies of academic and professional certificates
Copy of the latest pay slip
An email address and a telephone number (land line or mobile).
All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which
should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 13th June 2014: [email protected]
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line
of the Email.
NOTE:
RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for
a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to
the HR department. Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff
hiring process will be disqualified.
KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
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