Medical Laboratory Technician I at The Kisumu National Polytechnic

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities for this cadre include;

• Carry out diagnostic technological procedure in the laboratory;
• Carry out cleanliness and maintain equipment and other laboratory facilities;
• Assist students on attachment in the laboratory.
• Maintain safety storage of laboratory chemicals and equipment to prevent incidences of accidents in the laboratory.
• Ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste as per the occupational safety and health standards
• Maintain laboratory inventory and ensure that all the required equipment and chemicals are available for use when required

Job Specification

For appointment or promotion to this grade an officer must:

• Served in the grade of Medical Laboratory Technician I or comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years in a comparable institution or wider public sector or private sector;
• Be registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Council;
• Be in Possession of Medical Laboratory diploma from the Kenya Medical Training college or any other recognized institution; and