Medical Laboratory Technologists at The Center for International Health, Education and Biosecurity (CIHEB)

 Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage laboratory equipment in serviceable condition at all times. Keep proper inventory and ensure good stock management for laboratory reagents.
2. Prepare the laboratory equipment and specimen for tests as necessary.
3. Ensure quality controls are done for respective procedures, and results properly documented.
4. Collect patients specimen for laboratory tests and analysis in the prescribed manner, with proper documentation, and ensuring safe handling and disposal of such specimen.
5. Analyze and record test results accurately and timely in order to issue reports for use by the physician/clinician.
6. Maintain an accurate database of tests carried out and generate reports on the same.
7. Develop, review and regularly update the standard operating procedures manual for administration of laboratory tests.
8. Provide (to the clinical team, and the facility in general) updates on the availability of laboratory tests.
9. Support waste management in the facility, through regular check on segregation of wastes generated at various service delivery points.
10. Perform any reasonable work related duties as may be assigned from time to time at the facility.
11. Provide appropriate education to patients (where necessary) on laboratory investigations.
12. Spearheads laboratory quality improvement through Implementation of laboratory quality improvement projects.

Reporting:

• Prepare site monthly Laboratory reports.

 Academic Qualifications:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science Technology from a recognized institution
• Certificate of registration from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists & Technicians Board

Professional Qualifications:

• Registration with Medical Laboratory Technologist and Technicians Board
• Current Membership/Practicing License from the KMLTTB

Experience: 

• At least three (3) years’ relevant experience

 Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information
• Ability to prepare and maintain electronic records, keying in reports and responding to both oral and written enquiries
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical and clinic staff and the public
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing