Medical Lab Technologist at Catholic University of Eastern Africa

ADTEC/CUEA/01

Reporting: Reports to to the Head of Department of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• To collect, preserve and conduct routine analysis of specimens and accurate interpretation and reporting of results;
• To perform specialized haematological and clinical chemistry procedures;
• To set benchmarks for operational standard procedures;
• To promote biosafety measures and safe handling of biomedical waste;
• To determine the suitability, promote relevance and scope the laboratory tests for patient management;
• To ensure routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory machines including running of quality control programmes;
• To ensure record management of all laboratory documentation;
• To perform any other official duties that may be assigned by the Dean, the immediate supervisor and University Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
• Higher Diploma in medical laboratory technology;
• At least three years’ experience in a similar position;
• Proficiency on Computer Packages like Microsoft Office.

Personal Attributes

• Should be a creative and innovative team player;
• Should possess good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Should be a person of integrity; morally upright and mature;
• Should be able to work under minimum supervision;
• He/she should be flexible and adaptable enough to work in a multicultural environment;
• Should have the ability to guide and mentor students.

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