Contract Details:
One (1) year Fixed Term Renewable contract
Monthly starting salary: Kes 50,000- 60,000 Gross
Job Summary:
The job holder will provide laboratory technical support at the Al Khair Clinic in Kibra, Nairobi.
The incumbent will serve as the laboratory technologist and will utilize their valid licence to register the laboratory with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform Laboratory investigations and ensure accurate, reliable and timely results.
Maintain order and smooth flow of patients.
Ensure that all relevant records are updated and maintained
Monitor and supervise proper usage of laboratory reagents
Maintain laboratory machines in good order
Ensure general laboratory cleanliness is maintained
Ensure SOP’s are used at all times
Ensuring safety procedures in the laboratory are maintained
Preparing of stains, reagents and solutions necessary for all lab tests.
Participate in the facility planning and forecasting of laboratory supplies
Ensure that all statistical reports are accurate and submitted weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually as necessary
Maintain an updated record and compile and submit monthly inventory reports of all laboratory assets and equipment
Participate in annual program planning process and budget implementation. Recommend budget revisions to focus on priority areas and assist with rising of fresh bulk supplies orders every quarter
Supervise the storage of laboratory reagents and cold chain systems to avoid compromised reagents that may lead to false reporting
Ensure all laboratory reports are done on time and sent to other government offices/ head of facility.
Required Qualifications:
At least a Diploma in medical laboratory sciences
MUST be registered by The Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
Required Experience & Competencies:
At least 5 years experience working in a busy Microbiology laboratory
Must be proficient in the use of Computer applications
Team player
Customer excellence orientation
Conscientious and detail oriented
