LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST at Al-Khair Foundation

REF/LT/01/17

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- cleaning and covering after use.
• 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 trimester.
• Supervise the storage of laboratory reagents and cold chain system 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 Diploma in medical laboratory sciences.
• MUST be registered by The Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)

Required Experience & Competencies:

• At least 2 years’ experience working in a busy Microbiology laboratory
• Computer literate
• Team player.
• Customer excellence orientation
• Conscientious and detail oriented