·       Identify potential study participants and screen them for consenting and recruitment into the study.

·       Perform malaria parasite culturing and assay experiments.

·       Perform molecular and genetic experiments.

·       Perform Malaria microscopy and record results according to the standard Laboratory techniques as laid down by the W.H.O guidelines.

·       Recruit patients into the study using Good Clinical and Laboratory guidelines as described in the study protocols.

·       Collect and prepare field samples according to standard guidelines for transportation from the study site to research laboratory facilities.

·       Keep all records of laboratory activities and inventory of all laboratory equipment and supplies.

·       Performing laboratory quality assurance for all laboratory procedures

·       BSc degree in Biomedical Lab technology or Biochemistry.

·       Prior diploma in Lab technology is an added advantage.

·       Specialized skills in Malaria parasite cultures, Parasite ring survival assays and culture adaptation experiments and drug assays is an added advantage.

·       Prior training or working experience of at least one year in malaria parasite collections, Isolation, culturing and sensitivity assays is an added advantage.

·       Must be registered with Allied Health Professionals’ Council.

·       Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

·       Reputable computer skills in MS Packages. Key Result Areas/Outputs

·       Resilience in work ethic; Laboratory-based quality management objectives and institutional goals achieved.

·       Standard operating procedures that are in line with study objectives are developed and implemented.

·       Competence in all laboratory tests and instruments used in the parasitology research laboratory with no supervision.

·       Ensure new equipment and devices that are introduced in the laboratory during your term of service are validated and verified.

·       Ensure reliability, quality and integrity of laboratory and patient data.

·       Routinely collect study data and ensure it is analyzed, verified and properly uploaded to the right databases.

·       Uniformity of the performance of specific functions across all sections of the laboratory

·       Ensure that patient and study information is kept confidential at all times.