Lab Tech at Ministry of Health

Language Requirements: English And Kiswahili Required. Proficiency In Any Local Language Is An Advantage

Overall Job Function

Reporting to their respective Field Team Leaders, the Field Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for collecting blood samples and conducting rapid testing  in the household.

Job Responsibilities

• Obtain informed consent, assent or parental/guardian permission from eligible members to conduct blood draws and required testing
• Conduct phlebotomy (venous blood draw and capillary finger and infant heel stick blood draws), followed by all other survey testing procedures including rapid HIV testing, Hepatitis B, and syphilis testing
• Label all collected blood samples, document all test results on a tablet and manual formats and package samples for storage and shipping
• Ensure safe disposal of biohazard waste
• Provide referral to care and treatment, and social services to all eligible survey participants

Requirements

• Diploma or higher degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Biomedical Sciences required
• Registered Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) with a valid licence
• Must have experience in phlebotomy (venous blood draw and capillary finger and infant heel stick blood draws)
• Experience in field data collection and/or surveys an added advantage
• Availability for full time field work anywhere in Kenya
• Availability to work non-standard working hours (evening, weekends and holidays)