Senior Laboratory Technologist at Nairobi Hospital

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Participate in the development of standards, procedures, techniques for analysis of specimens in the laboratory.
• Analyse laboratory findings to ensure quality control and accuracy of the results and compliance to set turnaround time.
• Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids including blood and urine to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Operate and maintain equipment as per manufacturers protocol used in quantitative and qualitative analysis including spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analysers. 
• Input data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into the information management system for consumption by other units.
• Analyse samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
• Establish and monitor ICA quality programs to ensure accuracy of laboratory results & Compliance with EQA programme.
• Ensure implementation of ISO 15189:2012 standard in departmental operations.
• Set up and maintain high levels of hygiene for the laboratory equipment and work area.
• Provide technical information on test results to the Pathologist, Physician and patients in line with requirements.
• Conduct medical research under direction of the Laboratory Manager.
• Prepare and submit laboratory reports.
• Monitor, control and requisition the section’s consumable stock and keep check on 
• Expiries, stock out and wastage.
• Maintain the unit’s targeted Personal Service Index (PSI).
• Identify, deploy and motivate the assigned team in the lab section including performance evaluations, training needs identification and leave and absence management in line with the hospital’s people agenda. 
• To be able to conduct departmental internal audits.
• Ensure compliance of ISO 14001 & ISO 9001 practices.
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and 
• Technologists Board and hold a valid practicing licence.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a laboratory technologist preferably in a hospital environment with 3 years at supervisory level.
• Internal auditor training and certification for ISO 15189:2012 will be additional advantage.