KyU is located approximately 115 Km North East of Nairobi on Sagana – Embu – Highway. It is the successor to Kirinyaga Technical Institute which was conceived by the people of Kirinyaga way back in 1971 when the former head of state His Excellency the President, Hon. Daniel Arap Moi C.G.H., M.P. (then Vice-president) launched the Harambee Fund Raising Drive at the request of Kirinyaga people. Kirinyaga County Council set aside 200 acres of land for the institute at Kutus and 50 more acres were also acquired at Kangaita area on the slopes of Mt. Kenya.

KyU/NT/094/03/2024

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform quality investigations and issue results which are accurate and reliable
• Maintain patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential
• Carry out quality control procedures in accordance with World Health Organization /Ministry of Health
• Ensure compliance to diagnostic protocols, quality assurance and control
• Ensure stock control and maintain accurate inventory
• Sterilize both laboratory equipment/appliances in line with the Ministry of Health regulations
• Provide information on suitability, reliability of laboratory reagents and equipment
• Maintain relevant records; prepare monthly reports, analyzing the trends of diseases
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements;

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technologists Board
• Have a valid Practicing Licence
• Have three (3) years’ relevant work experience in a level 4 hospital or a similar setting
• Be conversant with hospital management system