Medical Laboratory Technologist - 15 Positions at Ministry of Health

Requirements for Appointment to this post a candidate have:

• Have a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from an institution recognized by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
• Must be registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
• Holder of a valid practicing License from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
• At least 1 year post training experience
• Knowledge of laboratory Health and Safety practices, standard biosafety and biosecurity protocols, and practice and COVID 19 prevention
• Good report writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

Specific Duties

• Report to respective managers at the regional blood transfusion centres
• Undertake blood donor selection at fixed and mobile blood drives
• Collect blood and blood samples from donors
• Appropriately package and ensure timely transportation of collected blood units and samples
• Undertake blood component preparation as per existing Standard operating procedures.
• Conduct laboratory testing procedures for the collected blood as per the existing SOPs.
• Interpret the test results and document appropriately
• Correlate donor information and/or previous lab results and report discrepancies to supervisors and other appropriate personnel.
• Implement quality management system
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations including infection control policies and protocols.
• Ensure correct segregation, labelling, transport and disposal of bio-hazard materials
• Ensure strict adherence to Biosafety Biosecurity and Infection Prevention protocols.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor