Background information about the job or company

Center for International Health, Education and Biosecurity (Ciheb) is seeking to recruit Laboratory Technologists.

Responsibilities or duties

• Under the general supervision of the facility in-charge, the Site Laboratory Technologist will perform routine clinical laboratory tests per prescribed procedures and acceptable practice pertaining to HIV/AIDS management, and general laboratory procedures.

Qualifications or requirements

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Degree is an added advantage.
• Registration with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
• Valid annual practicing license from KMLTTB.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Experience needed

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in clinical practice. HIV/TB program experience preferred.

• Always manage laboratory equipment in serviceable condition. Keep proper inventory and ensure good stock management for laboratory reagents
• Prepare the laboratory equipment and specimen for tests as necessary.
• Ensure quality controls are done for respective procedures, and results properly documented.
• Collect patient’s specimen for laboratory tests and analysis in the prescribed manner , with proper documentation, and ensure safe handling and disposal of such specimen.
• Analyze and record test results accurately and timely to issue reports for use by the physician/clinician
• Maintain an accurate database of tests carried out and generate reports on the same.
• Develop, review and regularly update the standard operating procedures manual for administration of laboratory tests
• Provide (to the clinical team, and the facility in general) updates on the availability of laboratory tests.
• Support waste management in the facility, through regular check on segregation of wastes generated at various service delivery points.
• Perform any reasonable work-related duties as may be assigned from time to time at the facility
• Provide appropriate education to patients (where necessary) on laboratory investigations.
• Spearheads laboratory quality improvement through Implementation of laboratory quality improvement projects.
• Prepare site monthly laboratory reports

• Strong communication and documentation skills.

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Degree is an added advantage
• Registration with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
• Valid annual practicing license from KMLTTB