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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 ...

Oasis Healthcare Group Limited is Kenya's first and largest nationwide private healthcare system, established in October 2015 out of the Oasis Group Practice Model. We have integrated various healthcare companies and facilities under the Oasis umbrella.

Our facilities are located in Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya, Uasin Gishu, Kitui, Nairobi, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, and Kajiado counties.

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team;

Overall Responsibility

The Laboratory Technologist is responsible for conducting laboratory tests, analyses, and procedures to support accurate diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients, while ensuring compliance with professional standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Receive, prepare, analyze, and process patient specimens in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests accurately and within stipulated turnaround times.

Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments.

Validate test results and promptly communicate critical values to clinicians.

Adhere to internal quality control and external quality assurance programs.

Ensure compliance with Ministry of Health, KMLTTB, ISO, and other regulatory standards.

Participate in audits, inspections, and corrective action processes.

Maintain accurate and complete laboratory records and documentation.

Observe laboratory safety procedures, including proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials.

Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control guidelines.

Report incidents, equipment malfunctions, and safety concerns promptly.

Provide professional interaction with patients during specimen collection where applicable.

Support clinicians with test interpretation where necessary.

Participate in multidisciplinary clinical discussions when required.

Job Qualifications & Skills

Degree or diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent.

Registered and licensed with the KMLTTB.

Valid practicing license.

Strong analytical and technical skills.

High level of professionalism and ethical conduct.

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• Receive, prepare, analyze, and process patient specimens in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests accurately and within stipulated turnaround times.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Validate test results and promptly communicate critical values to clinicians.
• Adhere to internal quality control and external quality assurance programs.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Health, KMLTTB, ISO, and other regulatory standards.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and corrective action processes.
• Maintain accurate and complete laboratory records and documentation.
• Observe laboratory safety procedures, including proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control guidelines.
• Report incidents, equipment malfunctions, and safety concerns promptly.
• Provide professional interaction with patients during specimen collection where applicable.
• Support clinicians with test interpretation where necessary.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical discussions when required.

• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• High level of professionalism and ethical conduct.

• Degree or diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent.
• Registered and licensed with the KMLTTB.
• Valid practicing license.