Background Information:

The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) , University of Washington (UW)- and several other US based institutions or research entities .

1. Position:Finance Interns (2 Position)

Vacancy No.FN-01-03-2023

Location: Nairobi

Duration: Six Months

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a training opportunity and the Interns will be trained on the following:

 Imprest reconciliation  Bank reconciliations  Tracking expenditure  Prepare variance reports  Monitor & ensure payments for vendors are actualized  Management of Asset register  Inventory management  Procurement and tracking of supplies  Review of imprest surrenders from the field  Cheque writing and banking

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree, (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration or equivalent, CPA (II) or ACCA level (I)

• Below 30years of age

2. 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 (s) will be paid a monthly stipend of Kes. 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

a) All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements. b) Must include a current CV with names of at least three referees. c) 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 4th 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