Laboratory Technologist / Lab QAQC Job in Kericho Kenya - KEMRI / Walter Reed Project

Kenya Medical Research Institute / Walter Reed Project (KEMRI/WRP), HIV Program Kericho carries out HIV/AIDS research and provide care and treatment to persons affected in the South Rift Valley region. 

We are seeking to recruit qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:
 

Laboratory Technologist / Lab QAQC

One Post

Vacancy No. 092 /14
 

Main Duties:

• The incumbent will serve as a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Officer for the laboratory.
• The Laboratory QA/QC officer will serve and train under the immediate supervision of the Laboratory Director besides reporting to them.
• The incumbent’s primary responsibility will be to manage and ensure the proper functioning of all Quality Management activities done in the laboratory.
• Additionally he/she is expected to improve current Quality practices, while maintaining all accreditations held.
• The incumbent will be knowledgeable in all laboratory activities as well as other Project activities that pertain to the laboratory and it’s Quality Management Plan.
• The incumbent may be required to assist the senior staff in teaching new requirements and other Quality Management techniques, while continuing to monitor the performance of Laboratory.
• In charge of SOP management to include ensuring annual reviews, archiving, maintaining up to date lists and schedules of review, and ensuring that all appropriate personnel have read and signed off.
• Perform monthly data review in compliance with the laboratory continuous quality improvement and quality assurance procedure.
• Maintain laboratory equipment quality control documentation and schedule necessary routine/preventative maintenance. This includes the weekly downloads of all data logging devices deployed in the laboratory.
• Perform or delegate all the internal calibration of necessary equipment located in the laboratory such as pipettes, thermometers, timers, etc.
• Perform competency assessment for all laboratory staff and maintain schedule and documentation of the individuals’ performance.
• Responsible for coordinating all external quality assurance activities with other Kenyan institutions, and summarizing performance.
• Maintenance of personnel folders and ensure they are updated.
• Conduct internal audits in the laboratory (vertical audits) with laboratory management.
• Coordinate new SOP trainings to the laboratory personnel.
• Supervise or train medical laboratory students and interns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent.
• Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board.
• At least three years previous experience in a busy laboratory carrying out laboratory QAQC duties.
• Good knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.
• Should be able to carry out duties and responsibilities with minimum supervision.
• Previous experience in research and knowledge of HIV / AIDS related issues are added advantages.
• Should have ability to train others.

Terms of service: One year contract, renewable as per KEMRI Scheme of Service.
 

How to apply: Submit your application letter, resume, testimonials, copies of certificates and day time telephone contact(s) no later than April 11, 2014 to:

The Human Resources Manager
KEMRI / Walter Reed Project-HIV Program
P.O. Box 1357 - 20200; Hospital Road

Kericho, Kenya

Indicate clearly the position title and vacancy number. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

KEMRI / Walter Reed Project is an equal opportunity employer