Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Established in 1952, the Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu is part of the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS). It is a 61-bed acute care facility managed by qualified professionals who include experienced, full-time resident doctors and consultants. The hospital's objectives are to provide high quality, cost-effective health care to the population of Western Ke...

Responsibilities or duties

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for safe collection of laboratory samples following laid down procedures, ensuring suitability of test samples and privacy of patients and personnel.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Certificate in Phlebotomy from a reputable Institution.

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences will be an added advantage.

Excellent public relations and communication skills.

Excellent computer skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.

Experience needed

At least two years’ working experience in a similar position.

Candidates who have worked in an accredited laboratory will have an added advantage

• Timely collection of blood samples and other types of specimens for laboratory investigations from both in-patients and out-patients as per test requirements.
• Timely recording and distribution of specimens to laboratory for processing.
• Maintain adequate stocks of phlebotomy supplies within the section.
• Bleed donors as per the laboratory standard operating procedures.
• Attend to patients’ queries and demonstrate good public relations and customer care.
• Perform and manage quality control checks for all pre-analytical processes, consumables, and the environment.

• Excellent public relations and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

• Certificate in Phlebotomy from a reputable Institution.
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences will be an added advantage.
• Candidates who have worked in an accredited laboratory will have an added advantage.