Assistant Lab Technologist at University of Nairobi

UNITID – AD/11/218/21 – 1 POST

The Position

Reporting to the Laboratory Technical Advisor (LTA), the Assistant Lab Technologist will perform technical work in the Kangemi Clinic side laboratory. The duties will include sample collection, hemoglobin estimation using Hemocue Machine and POCT devices, sample packaging and shipping to UNITID laboratory, sample chain of custody, side lab equipment maintenance, and inventory Management.

Required Academic Qualifications

• Diploma in Medical Lab Sciences
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a diagnostic laboratory or equivalent
• Registration with Kenya medical Laboratory Technologist and Technicians Board (KMLTTB) with valid license for 2021
• Possess Certificate of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (especially MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
•  Proficient in Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) procedures in the Laboratory

Terms of Appointment

This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience.