Laboratory Quality Assurance Technologist - Kisumu

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. KEMRI has grown from its humble beginning over 40 years ago to become a regional leader in human health research.

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Laboratory Quality Assurance Technologist - Kisumu

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, monitor and implement quality assurance compliance objectives and programs and report on progress/ level of compliance.
  • Participate in the development, review, update and implementation of quality policies, procedures and monitoring tools.
  • iaise with managers and operating staff within the laboratories to ensure that QA/QC procedures are continuously monitored with well documented corrective action where appropriate.
  • Collate and analyse performance data and charts against defined parameters.
  • Organise internal audits as per identified auditable areas, train internal auditors, co-ordinate internal audits and ensure document all audit findings are documented.
  • Liaise with the external auditors, monitors and inspectors in conducting audit activities including scheduling audits, facilitating audits and working with relevant staff to implement actionable areas/findings.
  • Maintain laboratory staff training database, identify and coordinate quality related training needs, develop training programs and materials and conduct training.
  • Promote quality achievements and performance improvement within and throughout the laboratories.
  • Coordinate regular QMS performance meetings with designated personnel from each laboratory discipline to communicate objectives, discuss performance and identify areas of improvement.
  • Ensure maintenance and control of laboratory QMS records and documentation.
  • Prepare and submit reports as and when required.
  • Prepare research papers for presentation at conferences or publication.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Laboratory sciences, Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
  • At least 5 years' experience in laboratory quality management within a research or clinical laboratory.    Mandatory
  • Training in GCLP and/or GCP.    Mandatory
  • Experience conducting internal audits, CAPA management, proficiency testing, equipment qualification, and document control.    Mandatory
  • Excellent report writing and analytical skills    Skills & Competencies
  • Planning and Organizational skills;    Skills & Competencies
  • Communication and reporting skills;    Skills & Competencies
  • Interpersonal skills;    Skills & Competencies
  • Creativity and Innovativeness;    Skills & Competencies
  • Critical thinking skills    Skills & Competencies
  • Team player.    Skills & Competencies

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://erecruitment.kemri.go.ke:7070/Home/SingleJobView/VN01017?utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline  10/06/26

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