Medical Laboratory Technologists at County Government of Marsabit

CPSBM03/31/01/2020: Medical Laboratory Technologists

Job group H

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic and molecular virology assays, interpret and document results using manual, automated or semi-automated lab machines.
• Standardized, calibrate and carry out preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on laboratory equipment and instrument.
• Receive samples and ensure that relevant support documentation is provided.
• Liaise with the study team in order to ensure that relevant samples are taken/provided, resolve discrepancies and to communicate results in line with laid down
• Participate in various QAQC, EQA, IQC and regulatory agency activities within the assigned section, including developing and documenting QC
• Prepare and collate results, update relevant databases and prepare reports as required.
• Monitor lab resources and inform relevant staff on the replenishment
• Manage and dispose of waste in line with laid down guidelines including segregation and use of specified waste disposal facilities.
• Continually comply with all laid down QMS guidelines/ standards/ SOPs and comply with all health and safety guidelines

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Have a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
• Have a Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.
• Have a valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
• Have a Certificate in Computer application from a recognized institution.