Background

Chuka University is a public institution established through a legal notice No. 161 of 2007. It was a constituent College of Egerton University and the successor of the former Egerton University Eastern Campus College, Chuka. The Campus College was established on 27th September 2004, by Egerton University Council to enhance access to high quality and affordable...

Job Purpose

To provide accurate, timely, reliable, and safe laboratory diagnostic services on a need basis, in support of the delivery of quality medical and healthcare services at the University, while ensuring compliance with applicable professional, laboratory, quality assurance, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and procedures accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with approved standards.
• Receive, identify, process, and safely handle patient specimens.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure accurate recording, verification, and reporting of laboratory results.
• Implement and maintain appropriate quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Observe laboratory safety, infection prevention, and waste management requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and laboratory results.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and use of reagents and laboratory supplies.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Support clinicians and other healthcare personnel by providing timely and reliable laboratory information.
• Report equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, or other issues affecting laboratory services to the Head of Medical Department.
• Perform any other duties related to laboratory services as assigned by the Head of Medical Department.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences/Technology or an equivalent relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Must be duly registered and hold a valid practising licence from the relevant professional regulatory body.
• Two (2) years experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance, safety procedures, and applicable professional standards.
• Good communication, interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

• Perform laboratory tests and procedures accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with approved standards.
• Receive, identify, process, and safely handle patient specimens.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure accurate recording, verification, and reporting of laboratory results.
• Implement and maintain appropriate quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Observe laboratory safety, infection prevention, and waste management requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and laboratory results.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and use of reagents and laboratory supplies.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Support clinicians and other healthcare personnel by providing timely and reliable laboratory information.
• Report equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, or other issues affecting laboratory services to the Head of Medical Department.
• Perform any other duties related to laboratory services as assigned by the Head of Medical Department.

• Good communication, interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

• Diploma or Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences/Technology or an equivalent relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Must be duly registered and hold a valid practising licence from the relevant professional regulatory body.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance, safety procedures, and applicable professional standards.