Vacancy title:
Medical Laboratory Technician

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Care, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
St. Raphael Archangel Health Center Emmaus

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 27 2026

Duty Station:
TANA RIVER COUNTY | Tana River

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

St Raphael Archangel Health Center Emmaus invites applications from qualified and competent professionals to fill the following positions:

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Duty Station: St Raphael Archangel Health Center Emmaus

Job Purpose

The Medical Laboratory Technician will perform laboratory investigations accurately and efficiently to support the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients while maintaining high standards of laboratory safety, quality, and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, collect, label, and process patient specimens appropriately.
• Perform routine laboratory tests in accordance with approved procedures and professional standards.
• Prepare specimens and reagents for laboratory examinations.
• Operate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment appropriately.
• Record and verify laboratory results accurately.
• Communicate laboratory results promptly to authorized healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Observe laboratory safety, infection prevention, and waste management procedures.
• Ensure proper storage and disposal of specimens and laboratory materials.
• Monitor laboratory supplies and reagents and report shortages to the supervisor.
• Participate in quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and laboratory results.
• Report equipment faults and other laboratory challenges promptly.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor or Health Center management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant academic and professional qualification in Medical Laboratory Sciences/Technology from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the relevant professional regulatory authority.
• Must possess a valid practicing licence.
• Relevant laboratory experience will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of laboratory procedures, safety, quality control, and infection prevention.
• Good communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Personal Attributes

• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Honest and responsible.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Reliable and disciplined.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• Committed to quality patient care.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should submit their CV and relevant certificates to the Hospital Administration Office.

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