Job Opportunities

Positions to be filled:

 Senior Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

The Walter Reed Project is a medical research organization affiliated with the Kenya Medical Research Institute and is recruiting for the position of Senior Clinical Laboratory Supervisor. The successful candidate will supervise several busy clinical laboratories that operate in support of clinical studies of drugs and vaccines in Kisumu and surrounding areas.  Applicants must have the following minimum qualifications to apply:

  • Diploma or Masters in Medical Laboratory Technology.

  • Good understanding of all clinical laboratory procedures is parasitology, hematology and clinical chemistry.

  • At least one year experience as laboratory supervisor in busy hospital setting.

  • Experience in laboratory support for clinical trials.

  • Familiarity with laboratory requirements for clinical trials.

  • Knowledgeable in Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

  • Good language, managerial, and leadership skills.

Interested persons should send a CV and two letters of reference no later than 15 November to WRP Laboratory Search, PO Box 54, Kisumu, or by e-mail to [email protected]

 

 

 Health Care Professionals

The Walter Reed Project, Kisumu Branch, is a medical research organization affiliated with the Kenya Medical Research Institute and is currently recruiting health professionals in the following areas and with the following qualifications:

 Clinical Officers:

  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.

  • Successfully completed one-year internship in a recognized institution.

  • Minimum one-year experience working in a hospital or clinic setting.

  • Specialization in paediatrics preferable.

  • Good communication skills.

Community Health Nurse:

  • Member of the Nurse Council of Kenya.

  •  At least three year all round experience in busy hospital setting.

  • Must have good communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

  • Self-motivated, reliable, and able to carry out duties with minimal supervision.

Interested persons should send a CV and two letters of reference no later than 15 November to WRP HP Search, PO Box 54, Kisumu, or by e-mail to .