Gastrointestinal Project is a collaborative study between Dr. Charles Darkoh (University of Texas) and Dr. Micah Oyaro (University of Nairobi) on gastrointestinal/diarrheal infections to be done at the University of Nairobi’s Department of Human Pathology. The location of the study is Nairobi.

The Position

The position is based in Nairobi County.

Job Description

The Research Assistant will be working under the supervision and guidance of the Research Coordinator.

Job Specifications

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
2. Experience working with bacterial cultures.
3. Ability to work according to the project work plan and schedule activities in order to successfully meet internal and external deadlines.
4. Ability to understand and apply specified field and/or research procedures and protocols.
5. Competencies using online meeting and project management platforms.
6. Good interpersonal and problem–solving skills.
7. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively.

Terms of appointment

This a position whose tenure is a six (6) month contract renewable based on performance and by mutual
consent, and depending on availability of funds. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience.

Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.

Applications and related documents should be forwarded through applicants’ Heads of Departments, where applicable, and be addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.

Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.

The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.

Late applications will not be considered.

Applications should be emailed to recruit-ragsp@uonbi.ac.ke as one file in PDF.

THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.