Duties and responsibilities

• Sample collection and processing
• Assist in running of laboratory assays for the project
• Lab Results processing and reporting
• Field Data collection and management
• Assist in other tasks to support the project as required.
• Provide administrative assistance.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• BSc. Biological sciences from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency with molecular laboratory equipment with recent attachment in a parasitology/molecular biology laboratory;
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques; DNA extraction, PCR and Qpcr
• Knowledgeable in Sequencing and Sequencing data analysis;
• Accuracy and close attention to detail; and
• Strong analytical and organisation skills.

Contract Duration: 1 year

Closing: 22nd November 2022

Method of Application

For the Intern Positions: 

Applications MUST include the following:

• Letter of Application
• Current Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
• Copies of Certificates and Transcripts
• Copy of National ID.
•  A valid Certificate of Good conduct.

The PI, Novaplex project
KEMRI/CBRD/Malaria Laboratory
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
NAIROBI OR
Email: [email protected]

For the ICT Officer and Clerical Officers Position

Applications MUST include the following:

• Letter of Application (Indicate vacancy Number)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
• Contacts of three referees i.e., telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Copies of Certificates
• Day time contact telephone number

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through post to

Deputy Director,
CGHR,
P. O. Box 1578-40100
Kisumu