KEMRI-RCTP-FACES District Program Officer (Laboratory) Job in Migori Kenya

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: District Program Officer- Laboratory (1 position)
 

Reports to: Coordinator
 

Location: Migori
 

Duration: 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

Requirements:

• 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:

• 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: hrrctp@kemriucsf.org
 

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.