Laboratory Technologist, Wajir Community Medical Centre at Aga Khan University Hospital

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Wajir County Kenya. The position holder will be responsible for ensuring provision of effective, efficient and quality Laboratory services. 

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyse all specimens in the Laboratory
• Maintain appropriate internal controls on all processes in the Laboratory to ensure validity of reports.
• Monitor and manage routine and planned preventive maintenance of equipment in the Laboratory.
• Perform tests with maximum efficiency utilizing reagents appropriately by following laid down standard operating procedures to achieve expected turn-around time.
• Communicate urgent/critical/abnormal test results to appropriate clinicians with recommended period of time and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Observe/comply with Health & Safety requirements in the laboratory by maintaining high standards of hygiene and general cleanliness in the work area.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives 

Requirements

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institute 
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician & Technologist Board
• 3 years working experience.
• Current practicing license 
• Fluency in Somali language will be considered advantageous