Information Scientist – 2 Positions at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI

INFORMATION SCIENTIST, JOB GROUP KMR 6 – (2 POSITIONS – SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMES, RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT – NAIROBI)

• This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Officer.

Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: – –

• Supporting the evaluation, organization, cataloguing, classifying, managing and distributing information in a variety of formats;
• Providing support in creating relevant databases;
• Ensuring that information is up to date;
• Support in documenting of information requests from users;
• Contributing to development of promotional material for resource center;
• Assisting in preparation of information audits and inquiries;
• Helping to develop intranets for staff use; and
• Support in preparation and maintenance of resource database.

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Bachelor’s degree in information science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Problem-solving skills.
• IT skills, including internet research skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Teamwork and customer care skill