This position is supported by the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES), Research, Care and Training Program (RCTP) of the Centre for Microbiology Research (CMR), Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).
We are seeking a motivated, pro-active individual to work on the THINK2 and SToP Crypto Studies.
THINK2 is a longitudinal observational study of individuals with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders.
SToP Crypto is a study of new combination oral therapies for early cryptococcal infection.
Position: Laboratory Technologist
Vacancy No. FN-010-01-2013
Location: Kisumu District (one position); Suba District (one position)
Key Requirements:
Education:
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized training institution
- Must be registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board (KMLTTB)
Experience:
- One-year experience in Microbiology laboratory
- Experience with research preferred
- Experience working within an HIV care setting preferred
Other skills:
- Basic familiarity with computers and common software packages
Key Responsibilities:
- Phlebotomy
- Perform study related laboratory testing for cryptococcal antigen
- Initial preparation of microbiological cultures
- Participate in laboratory rota at assigned FACES clinical laboratory
- Accurate and prompt study documentation
- Other duties as assigned
Duration: Full time position from 1 April 2013 through 30 March 2015
Applications should include the following:
- A cover letter stating current position (if applicable); preferred duty site and whether willing to consider either duty site, and date available to start working for the study
- A current CV including email and mobile phone contact information,
- Name and phone number for two professional referees,
- Two letters of recommendation preferably from a previous employer,
- A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
- Copies of academic and professional certificates.
The application should reach the following address below or send to HR@kemri-ucsf.org (cc: meyerac@kemri-ucsf.org) by 5 pm on 6th February 2013.
Human Resources Manager,
KEMRI – RCTP-FACES Program
Lumumba Health Centre
P. O Box 614-40100
KEMRI – RCTP-FACES Program
Lumumba Health Centre
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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