Senior Medical Laboratory Officer at Migori County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Support sample collection for CD4, VL, EID, HIV-DRT, Sputum Culture, Microscopy & Gene Xpert, blood counts, stool, urine, etc. 
• Ensure samples for referral are appropriately packaged, logged into tracking logs and complete documentation of lab requisition form. 
• Perform routine and special laboratory investigations including TB Microscopy (FM/ZN), Gene Xpert, CD4, sCrAg, Biochemistry, Hematology etc. 
• Maintain proper documentation of samples received, test done, referred, results received and communicate critical results to the clinicians. 
• Keep the laboratory equipment and working area clean and ensure PPE are available and in use. 
• Participate in monitoring program quality indicators: TAT, Rejections, expiry, stock out, unsatisfactory test results performance, complains by clients/patients  etc. 
• Ensure routine lab IQC is up to date, active participation in the inter-lab comparisons & EQA. 
• Perform Root Cause Analysis for unsatisfactory results and appropriate Corrective Action Plan. 
• Ensure safety procedures, access control to the laboratory are maintained. 
• Support the lab to prepare/review the SOPs, job Aids and manuals. 
• Work with lab in charge to ensure Phlebotomy & Lab commodities/reagents are available with no test interruption. 
• Ensure weekly, monthly commodity consumption reports are submitted on time on respective platforms (HCMP and DHIS). 
• Ensure timely submission of the monthly Lab CQI summary Report to the Lab specialist. 
• Submit monthly progress reports using specified template. 

 Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science. 
• Registered with the KMLTTB with valid current practice license. 
• Valid practicing license by the KLMTTB
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Those with experience in using data analysis software packages such as SPSS, Epi Info will have an added advantage.