Laboratory In-Charge at AAR Healthcare Kenya

Overall purpose of the job:

• Reporting to the Health Centre Manager, the incumbent will perform and oversee laboratory based scientific medical investigation in order to provide laboratory diagnosis

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure quality results generation for tests
• Supervision of staff within the laboratory unit
• Ensure compliance to standard operating procedures in the laboratory unit
• Registration, collection and processing of client samples within the limits of specific tests
• Communication of laboratory results to the internal and external customers
• Maintain high standards of quality laboratory practice by use of proper reagents well calibrated machines and clean working environment
• Preparation of laboratory reports
• Participation in internal quality control programmes

Position requirements:

• A Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science.
• A Degree/Masters in Medical Laboratory Science is an added advantage.
• At least two (2) years appropriate experiences in the management of laboratory staff and functions.
• Must have a registration certificate from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologist Board.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Self motivated and a team player
• Ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality
• Research experience is an added advantage