Medical Laboratory Technologist (1 Position) at Kakenya’s Dream

Job Purpose

The job holder shall actively contribute to improving the quality of care by ensuring quality laboratory services are delivered to the youth.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory investigations as per the clinician’s request and ensure accurate, reliable, and timely results.
• Maintain order and smooth flow of patients.
• Ensure that all relevant laboratory records are updated and maintained.
• Monitor and supervise proper usage of laboratory reagents.
• Maintain Laboratory machines in good order- cleaning and covering after use.
• Ensure general laboratory cleanliness is maintained.
• Report any unusual statistics or observations to the Clinic Manager.
• Ensure the laboratory standard operating procedures are used at all times.
• Ensuring safety procedures in the laboratory are maintained.
• Prepare the required stains, reagents, and solutions necessary for all lab tests.
• Participate in the department planning and forecasting of laboratory supplies.
• Observe proper safety standards in the laboratory.
• Timely submission of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those that can save time and improve reliability.
• Performing laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations

Minimum Qualifications

• A diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• At least two years of practical relevant work experience
• Registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board