Mortician (Locum) at Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

• Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the successful candidate will ensure provision of quality professional mortuary services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receipt, identification, registration, and storage of deceased persons from hospital wards and external sources.
• Conduct and support mortuary procedures, including embalming, last respects, and post-mortem examinations.
• Release bodies to authorized persons for final rites while maintaining accurate mortuary records.
• Manage surgical specimens and anatomical materials in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain mortuary hygiene, infection prevention standards, and a clean and safe mortuary environment.
• Monitor mortuary environmental conditions and equipment to ensure the safe preservation and storage of bodies.

The requirements

• Diploma in Mortuary Science from a recognized institution.
• Registration with The Morticians and Allied Professionals Association of Kenya (MAPAKe).
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a busy medical morgue.
• High emotional resilience and empathy.
• Knowledge of Biosafety and infection control and relevant legal requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.