Internships In Kenya,
Position: Laboratory Technologist Interns (2 Positions) Vacancy No. No.FN-02-03-2023
Location: Kisumu
Duration: Six Months
Duties and Responsibilities
This is a training opportunity and the Interns will be trained on the following:
- Custody of participant specimens and storage/archival. Reporting of any abnormal lab result.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting on all lab equipment and report to the Laboratory manager Running and logging of specimen controls as per the set SOP.
- Ensuring Laboratory Waste segregation and management. Developing and updating laboratory inventory.
- Developing and continuous review of standard operating procedures in keeping with the protocol for the laboratory, and all laboratory related documents and manuals.
- Projection on consumables and reagents, and re-ordering whenever due and ensuring custody.
- Quality assurance of the lab specimen data base.
- Receive, download, and post/report all external lab results/reports
- Transcription of all lab results and communication of the same as per the lab results communication SOP.
Required Qualifications:
- BSC Medical Laboratory Science and Technology
- Below 30 years of age
Terms of Engagement
Appointment in the Internship program will be for a perio of between 6 months to one Year. The successful candidate will be paid a monthly stipend of 25,000.00 without any other additional benefits. Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover for the period of internhip
How to Apply
- All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
- Must include a current CV with names of at least three referees.
- Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.
A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org not later than 4 th April 2023
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted