Oasis healthcare group is a company that runs a chain of facilities which aim to provide a 3 tier referral system to enable clients benefit from quality healthcare and also be seen by all appropriate healthcare cadre when need arises. It consists of skilled and dedicated health specialists, professionals, support staff, volunteers and physicians who promote ...

Responsibilities or duties

The Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for performing accurate, timely, and reliable laboratory investigations to support clinical diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention, while ensuring full compliance with SafeCare standards, national regulatory requirements, and quality management systems.

Qualifications or requirements 

• Degree/Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
• Valid practicing license from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
• Strong understanding of laboratory quality management systems and KENAS standards.
• Proficiency in laboratory information systems and data reporting.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Experience needed

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a hospital or accredited laboratory setting.

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests in hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, serology, and parasitology in accordance with established SOPs.
• Ensure accurate specimen collection, labeling, handling, processing, and storage to maintain specimen integrity and patient safety.
• Validate and review laboratory results before release to ensure accuracy and clinical relevance.
• Maintain strict adherence to internal quality control (IQC) and participate in external quality assurance (EQA) programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulations set by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
• Maintain laboratory equipment through routine calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure proper documentation of all laboratory activities, including test results, quality control logs, maintenance records, and incident reports.
• Monitor laboratory stock levels and manage reagents and consumables to prevent stock-outs, wastage, or expiries.
• Implement and adhere to infection prevention and control (IPC) measures within the laboratory.
• Ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste in accordance with environmental and biosafety regulations.
• Participate in clinical audits, SafeCare & KENAS assessments, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Report critical values promptly to clinicians and escalate abnormal findings as per policy.
• Participate in pharmacovigilance and disease surveillance reporting where applicable.
• Uphold patient confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards at all times.

• Proficiency in laboratory information systems and data reporting.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

• Degree/Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
• Valid practicing license from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
• Strong understanding of laboratory quality management systems and KENAS standards.