KEMRI Assistant Research Officer Jobs in Kisumu

KEMRI Assistant Research Officer Jobs in Kisumu

A collaborative research Project between KEMRI and the University of New Mexico (UNM), USA, titled “Snail-Related Studies of Transmission and Control of Schistosomiasis...”hosted at the Centre for Biotechnology Research and Development (CBRD), seeks to fill the position of Assistant Research Officer (MR9), to be based in Kisumu at KEMRI’s Centre for
Global Health Research (CGHR), Kisian, where the field operations of the Project are located.

Reporting to the Project PI, the successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical or Molecular Sciences from a recognized University

At least 1 year research experience in molecular aspects of Parasitology, as evidenced
by scientific publications

Experience working on snail-related aspects of schistosomiasis or other snail-borne infections, will be an added advantage

Desirable Attributes:

Leadership skills and ability to work effectively under minimal supervision

A team player, and ability to work in a culturally diverse, environment

Excellent interpersonal skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in and support, on-going research activities associated with the Project

Develop and implement own research project centred around snail-related aspects of
schistosomiasis, under the guidance and direction of senior investigators on the Project

Ensure that on-going routine and experimental activities, are performed in a timely
manner, and as per standard operating procedures, and that any challenges or unusual
events encountered, are promptly, reported to the PI

Perform other related duties as assigned by the PI

Terms and Conditions of Employment:

One (1) year contract,

renewable, subject to satisfactory performance, and availability of
funds

Salary and benefits are based on KEMRI’s terms for contract staff for the position

How to apply

Submission of Application:

A duly signed application letter, indicating the vacancy reference number, accompanied by an
updated CV (to include a contact phone number and email address), copies of academic/professional certificates, academic transcripts and testimonials, a copy of National

Identity Card (ID), a copy of Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate, a
copy of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Clearance Certificate, a copy of Credit Reference
Bureau (CRB) Clearance Certificate, and a copy of Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) should be sent to: CBRD@kemri.org or hand
delivered to: Director, CBRD at KEMRI HQs Complex, in an envelope marked with the vacancy
reference number, and must be received by close of business on Friday, September 28th,
2018.

KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Persons with disability,
women, youth and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. KEMRI does

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