Laboratory Technologist at USAID

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the county in implementation of laboratory quality management standards and accreditation process
• Ensure Proper Sample collection, packaging and results management and result follow up with KEMRI in cases of delayed results T.A.T
• Ensure viral load and EID samples are remote logged before submission to testing laboratories
• Ensure integration of HIV/TB services with the county staffs and Provide mentorship and on
• job training both to new laboratory employees and county staffs.
• Coordinate laboratory HIV/ TB sample collection commodity management with the region;
• accountability, distribution/ redistribution, timely consumption report and ordering
• Coordinate laboratory sample networking within the county in collaboration with the riders
• to ensure quality and timely delivery to the testing laboratories (Gene Xpert, Viral load and CD4)
• Perform a monthly laboratory quality indicators analysis for the facilities within the region;
• Turnaround Timely for V.L and CD4 (TAT), sample rejection rates and uptake
• Promote Ministry of Health engagement with the specific county /sub county medical
• laboratory Technologist(S/CMLT), for lab related activities e.g. commodities /RTK allocation, proficiency testing, Biosafety, training etc
• Review Quality Control, maintenance, and Equipment record for all facilities in the region as per the requirements
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities at the facility
• Compile and submit laboratory monthly reports as required by the program
• Participate in education and training of staff through continuous Medical Education programs

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists board (KMLTTB)
• Proficiency in computer application
• Minimum laboratory experience of one (1) year in a busy laboratory
• Pleasant personality, flexibility, team player, ability to solve problems, work with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)