Laboratory Technologist-Assistant

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma in medical laboratory sciences.
  
• MUST be registered by KMLTTB.
  

Required Experience & Competencies:

• 1 years experience in clinical laboratories.
  
• Experience working with non-profitable organization.
  
• Flexibility at work.
  
• Cultural sensitivity.
  
• Team player.
  

Program Management:

• Perform Laboratory investigations as per clinician’s request and ensure accurate, reliable, and timely results.
  
• Maintain order and smooth flow of patients.
  
• Participate in in-service training and regular on bench refresher courses for qualified and incentive staff.
  
• Ensure that all relevant records are updated and maintained.
  
• Monitor and supervise proper usage of laboratory reagents.
  
• Maintain Laboratory machines in good order- cleaning and covering after use.
  
• Ensure general laboratory cleanliness is maintained.
  
• Report any unusual statistics or observations to the laboratory in-charge.
  
• Ensure SOPS are used at all times.
  
• Ensuring safety procedures in the laboratory are maintained.
  
• Preparing of stains, reagents and solutions necessary for all lab tests.
  
• Participate in the department planning and forecasting of laboratory supplies.
  
• Monitor proper safety standards in the laboratory.
  
• Organize biological samples for shipment.
  
• Writing and reviewing Sops.
  
• Timely submission of weekly, Monthly, and quartly reports.
  
• Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability.
  
• Performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations.
  

Human Resource:

• Supervise laboratory incentive staff in collaboration with the senior lab technologist to ensure work is done properly.
  
• Countercheck all work done by incentive staff.
  

Program Activities:

• Ensure laboratory tests are performed accurately and timely.
  
• Ensure revised SOPs are used in all testing procedures.
  
• Ensure proper collection, packaging, and transportation of laboratory samples to Nairobi hospital and/or another outsourced Centre.
  
• Ensure proper storage of laboratory reagents and cold chain system to avoid compromised reagents that may lead to false reporting.
  

Reporting and Coordination:

• Ensure all laboratory reports are done on time and sent to Supervisor, HIS, HM and other offices as may be indicated.
  
• Notify the supervisor of all investigations above the normal threshold.
  
• Report any laboratory incidents to the senior lab technologist.
  

Safeguarding:

• Demonstrates a commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct by preventing any form of abuse, exploitation or harassment. Promotes a safe and respectful environment for clients, colleagues and communities whilst promptly reporting any safeguarding concerns in accordance with IRC policies and procedures.
  

Others:

• Carry out any other duty assigned by your supervisor.