Vacancy title:
Chief Medical Laboratory Technologist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering, Healthcare]

Jobs at:
Embu County Government

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, January 5 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and responsibilities

Implementing laboratory policies, guidelines, strategies and programs.

Preparing media for culture and sensitivity testing

Requisitioning of laboratory consumables and apparatus

Investigating disease outbreaks in liaison with other health care providers.

Archiving specimens of medical importance for reference.

Mentoring and coaching trainees on practical attachment

Coordinating the preparation of reagents stains and examining specimens.

Verifying and approving results.

Screening for blood transfusion transmissible infections.

Preparing blood products.

Preparing operational research proposals.

Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus

Maintaining equipment and reagents for vector and insecticides application.

Preparing laboratory periodical reports.

Validating and calibrating equipment.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have

Served in a relevant and comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technologist Board (KMLTTB)

Registration certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technologists

Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technologist

Certificate in supervisory skills course not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.

Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Additional Notes

All applicants are requested to download an application form and a detailed document containing requirements relevant to the positions advertised from Embu County website:- www.embu.go.ke Candidates MUST attach photocopies of the following documents:

• National Identity Card
• Academic, Professional Certificates and Testimonials
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

NB: Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

The vacancy number of the position being applied MUST be indicated on the envelope and the application form.

Any candidate who directly or indirectly canvases shall automatically be disqualified.

Women, Youth and Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide original academic and professional certificates, ID and current chapter six documents during the interview. i.e clearance documents from:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Credit Reference Bureau
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation

All applications should be sent to the undersigned on or before 5th January, 2026.

THE CEO/SECRETARY

EMBU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

P.O BOX 2871-60100 EMBU

Embu County Public Service Board is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT charge any fee for recruitment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

All applicants are requested to download an application form and a detailed document containing requirements relevant to the positions advertised from Embu County website:- www.embu.go.ke Candidates MUST attach photocopies of the following documents:

• National Identity Card
• Academic, Professional Certificates and Testimonials
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

NB: Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

The vacancy number of the position being applied MUST be indicated on the envelope and the application form.

Any candidate who directly or indirectly canvases shall automatically be disqualified.

Women, Youth and Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide original academic and professional certificates, ID and current chapter six documents during the interview. i.e clearance documents from:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Credit Reference Bureau
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation

All applications should be sent to the undersigned on or before 5th January, 2026.

THE CEO/SECRETARY

EMBU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

P.O BOX 2871-60100 EMBU

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