Vacancy title:
Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist (Cytologist)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering, Healthcare, Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
Embu County Government
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, January 5 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Job Group ‘L'
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Responsibilities or duties
Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms and specimens, preparing clients for collection of specimens, receiving, collecting labeling and registering specimens
Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus, maintaining equipment and reagents for vector insecticides application, monitoring ad evaluation
Preparing media for culture and sensitivity testing, examining specimens for quality, writing and recording of laboratory findings
Dispatching laboratory results for use in Clinical management preparing stains, blood products, collecting and analyzing data
Processing the specimen according to the specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Mentoring and coaching trainees n practical attachment and preparing periodical reports
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equipment qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
Registration certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technologists Board
Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized Institution
Experience needed
Served in a relevant and comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
NB: Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.
Any candidate who directly or indirectly canvases shall automatically be disqualified.
Women, Youth and Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide original academic and professional certificates, ID and current chapter six documents during the interview. i.e clearance documents from:
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Kenya Revenue Authority
Higher Education Loans Board
Credit Reference Bureau
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
Embu County Public Service Board is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT charge any fee for recruitment.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: associate degree
Job application procedure
All applicants are requested to download an application form and a detailed document containing requirements relevant to the positions advertised from Embu County website:- www.embu.go.ke
Candidates MUST attach photocopies of the following documents:
The vacancy number of the position being applied MUST be indicated on the envelope and the application form.
All applications should be sent to the undersigned on or before 5th January, 2026.
THE CEO/SECRETARY
EMBU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O BOX 2871-60100 EMBU
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