SHL/HRD/03/03/24: LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

Purpose of the Job:

The overall purpose is to carry out diagnostic tests in line with established protocols in order to facilitate clinicians to make proper diagnosis and provide appropriate treatment.

Responsibilities:

• 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

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