Medical Laboratory Technologist- Testing Services at Ministry of Health

Requirements for appointment to this post a candidate must have:

• Have a Bachelor degree 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 6 years working experience in a medical laboratory.
• Knowledge of laboratory Health and Safety practices, standard biosafety and biosecurity protocols, and practice and COVID 19 prevention
• Ability to coordinate activities of several laboratories within the laboratory
• Good report writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Reports to Head Technical services
• Coordinate testing services at the regional testing centres
• Ensure implementation of testing algorithm in line with the most recent technology
• Develop and oversee implementation of protocols for equipment verification and timely lot to lot verification of reagents
• Receive and compile reports on testing from the regional testing centres
• Establish and oversee maintenance of a 24 hour Turn Around Time of testing results across the country.
• Oversee timely service of testing equipment
• Oversee timely testing and submission of External quality assurance results
• Oversee implementation of, and adherence to SOPs