Mortuary Attendant at County Government of Kisumu

Ref: KSM/CPSB/9/5/2023

Duties and responsibilifies

• Prepare bodies, specimens for human organs and morgue room to assistpathologists
• Place bodies in the compartment tray of the refrigerator or an autopsy table, using a portable hoist and stretcher.
• Lays out surgical instruments and laboratory supplies for postmortem examinations
• Washes tables, storage trays and instruments, sharpens knives and replaces soiled linens;
• Records identifying information for morgue files"
• Release body to authorized person;
• Closes postmortem incisions using surgical needle and cord:
• Fill a cranium with plaster
• Prepare specimens and stain siides;
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Competences:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Have a minimum qualification of KCSE or KCPE or equivalent
• Certificate in Embalming from a recognized institution or experience in hospital mortuary will be an added advantage;
• Must be mature and able to handle clients effectively;
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the values and pfinciples outlined in Article 70 and 232 of the constitution
• Have good interpersonal and communrcation skills.
• Have the abillty to work under minimal supervisionl
• Have the capacity to work under pressure
• Have the ability to manage thebereaved effectively
• Have the abili\y to ensure safety and security of the morSue at alltimes.