Job Description
Homa – Bay Medical Center
Narok Medical Center
Overall Responsibility: Reporting to the Senior House Officer In charge the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing documentation, processing patient’s samples, ensuring timely dispatch of results and maintain records as per the AKHK laboratory policy.
Other Responsibilities:
Receive and process specimens, release patients results and archive specimens as per laboratory procedures.
Maintain relevant equipment in terms of routine maintenance, calibration and quality control.
Participate in proficiency testing and other quality assurance programs.
Create and maintain documents and records as required in the laboratory.
Ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures including but not limited to those related to safety and infection control.
Requirements
Higher National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution.
Excellent knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.
Excellent knowledge and experience in hematology, biochemistry, histology and microbiology is essential.
Ability to write and review SOPs.
Excellent computer skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.
Minimum three years working experience in a busy medical laboratory.
Knowledge and experience in ISO 15189 Standard is desirable.
Possession of a Phlebotomy certificate will be an added advantage.
Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board with a current practice license is mandatory.
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