ABOUT THE ROLE

MSI Reproductive Choices is an NGO registered in Kenya. We are affiliated to Marie Stopes International. Together we deliver quality sexual and reproductive health care and family planning to millions of the world's poorest and most vulnerable women. We want to make sure that women have a choice when it comes to having children and that death by unsafe abortion is reduced.

We seek to recruit a Laboratory Technologist who will be a part of the Commercial Services Department and reports to the Centre Manager. The Laboratory Technologist is responsible for all laboratory activities within the Centre. This will include performing routine and complex analytical tests on human body fluids and tissues to provide accurate data to the health care team for optimal diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease states. The Laboratory Technologist may also be required to conduct other activities as assigned by the Centre Manager.

It is the responsibility of this role to further our goal of MAKING CHOICE POSSIBLE for every Kenyan.

The post holder commits to and is held accountable to Marie Stopes International global core values:

• Mission Driven
• Client-Centered
• Accountable
• Courageous
• Resilience
• Inclusive

Key Responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognised institution.

Valid License from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board

Minimum of two (2) years post training experience in the same position

• Perform routine laboratory test procedures as outlined in the MSK laboratory standard operating procedure manuals and report test results
• Perform and adhere to daily quality assurance and quality control procedures in performing all testing
• Correlate clinical information and/or previous lab results and report discrepancies to supervisors and other appropriate personnel. Consult with superiors or senior clinicians when no pre-set criteria for decision- making is available before taking action
• Collect and direct the collection of specimens with rigid attention to proper patient identification, priority status and hospital and laboratory safety and infection control policies for clinical testing
• Maintain and operate lab equipment; be able to detect malfunctions as they occur by review of results. Troubleshoot the problem with vendor representative and raise the requests for repairs
• Provide recommendation on new tests to introduce to the clinic based on market research results
• Follow protocol for running and documenting control values
• Collect, evaluate, and report quality management data in order to monitor and improve laboratory performance
• Work closely with all laboratory personnel to ensure timely client service and accurate test results
• Maintain open communication with supervisors, doctors, and fellow employees to ensure optimal operation of department. Communicate pertinent information to other members of the health care team in a clinically relevant time frame to enhance the lab's contribution to patient care
• Write and update laboratory procedures under supervision as required by quality teams
• Liaise with the Quality Assurance team to report any clinical incidences and seek support where intervention is required
• Documentation - Properly and accurately documents/charts observations and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient, and ensures proper records are maintained of the same
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. This should be done in Liaison with the Centre manager to ensure the lab is always covered while away
• Confidentiality - Preserve and protect patient and client confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols
• Correctly dispose of bio-hazardous materials, labelling and handling of all materials
• Adhere and adapt to organizational goals, objectives, and standards of performance, policies and procedures
• Ensure that all relevant practicing licenses are up to date and copies maintained in the personal files in the facilities
• Any other duties that maybe assigned by the line manager

• Minimum Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognised institution.
• Valid License from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board