Cleaner/Messenger at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize clinic rooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas daily
• Dispose of waste and ensure proper segregation of recyclable and non-recyclable materials
• Maintain cleaning equipment and supplies, and report any shortages or malfunctions
• Ensure compliance with infection control and hygiene standards
• Deliver documents, packages, and supplies to designated locations within and outside the clinic
• Run errands as assigned by management to support daily operations
• Assist with setting up rooms for meetings, training sessions, or events
• Perform minor maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs or reporting repair needs
• Support clinic staff with other tasks as needed

Vacancy Requirements:

• Minimum of secondary education    Mandatory
• Tertiary college certificate holder is highly desirable    Mandatory
• Previous experience in cleaning, administrative assistants’ roles, or messenger roles is preferred    Mandatory
• Experience working in a healthcare or research setting is a plus    Mandatory
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness    Desirable
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently    Desirable
• Good time-management and organizational skills    Desirable
• Basic communication skills in English is required    Desirable
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking    Desirable
• Willingness to learn and adapt to clinic protocols    Desirable
• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks and lift/move light to moderate loads    Desirable
• Willingness to undergo training on clinic hygiene and safety protocols    Desirable
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends, if required    Desirable
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection (HSP) certification    Desirable