Laboratory Technologist, Microbiology Section

Responsibilities:

• Receive specimens for Microbiology testing.
  
• Maintain appropriate internal controls on all processes in Microbiology
  
• Monitor and manage routine and planned preventive maintenance of equipment in Microbiology.
  
• Perform tests with maximum efficiency utilizing reagents appropriately by following laid down standard operating procedures to achieve expected turn-around time.
  
• Communicate urgent/critical/abnormal test results to appropriate clinicians with recommended period of time and maintain appropriate documentation.
  
• Observe/comply with Health & Safety requirements in the laboratory by maintaining high standards of hygiene and general cleanliness in the work area.
  
• Develop and implement SOPs in Microbiology.
  
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
  

Requirements:

• Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institute or equivalent
  
• Registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.
  
• Minimum 3 years working experience.
  
• Well versed in the required discipline
  
• Team player
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Good communication skills (both written and oral)