Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement testing procedures for specimens received as part of disease outbreak investigations in the country and the region
Design and implement testing procedures for specialized studies as required by the Laboratory Director
Work as part of the Microbiology, ELISA, and molecular testing team
Carry out initial analysis of data collected by the laboratory and liaise with data and epidemiologists on further analysis
Write manuscripts on research carried out by the laboratory as required by the Laboratory Director
Receive and consent participants referred to the Eremet health center onsite laboratory for specimen collection
Perform phlebotomy and prepare samples for investigation purposes
Collect oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs as required
Accurately label and analyze samples (blood, NP/OPs, tissue etc.)
Proper documentation of applicable study data during all study procedures
Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment
Monitor the status of laboratory supplies and make necessary orders
Complete QA/QC assignments on laboratory data, samples and records
Keep lab work areas clean and organized
Assist with laboratory administrative duties.
Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Vacancy Requirements:
Must have a BSc. Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent Mandatory
Must have at least 1 year of experience following the attainment of the degree Mandatory
Must have microbiology and molecular biology skills, including real-time RT-PCR Mandatory
Fluency in English, Turkana, and Swahili, both written and spoken. Mandatory
Be registered and have a valid practicing license from the KMLLTB Mandatory
Certificate in "Good Clinical Practice" and/or "Human Subjects Protection." Mandatory
Computer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite. Mandatory
Someone who has experience working in Isiolo County Mandatory
Analytical Skills Skills & Competencies
Excellent communication skills, ability to work well in a team Skills & Competencies
Experience working knowledge in research Skills & Competencies
Excellent interpersonal and organization skills Skills & Competencies