Laboratory Technologist

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution
  
• Registration with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologists Board is mandatory
  
• Minimum 5 (Five ) years working experience
  
• Demonstrable computer literacy
  
• Ability to work under stress and for extended hours
  
• Ability to meet deadlines
  
• Being able to concentrate for long periods of time
  
• Having high attention to details
  

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution
  
• Registration with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologists Board is mandatory
  
• Minimum 5 (Five ) years working experience
  
• Demonstrable computer literacy
  
• Ability to work under stress and for extended hours
  
• Ability to meet deadlines
  
• Being able to concentrate for long periods of time
  
• Having high attention to details
  

• Receive and analyze laboratory specimens.
  
• Maintain appropriate internal controls in the laboratory to ensure validity of reports.
  
• Manage routine and planned preventive maintenance of equipment
  
• Perform tests with maximum efficiency ensuring maximum utilization of reagents and time following laid down standard operating procedures.
  
• Communicate urgent/critical/abnormal test results within 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.
  
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
  
• Participate in continuous medical education
  
• Receive specimens for pathology and carry out appropriate testing observing internal quality checks to ensure validity of test results.
  
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures
  
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor