Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist (14 Positions) at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY  No. 03/PROM/2023/71

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SERVICES

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Medical Laboratory Technologist I for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board; 
• Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board;
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board; 
• Certificate in Computer Application skills from recognized institutions; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition form and specimen;
• Preparing clients for collection of specimens;
• Receiving, collecting and labelling registering specimens;
• Disaggregating specimens for processing and analysis;
• Preparing reagents;
• Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus;
• Maintaining equipment and reagents for vector and insecticide application;
• Monitoring and evaluation;
• Preparing media for culture and sensitivity testing; 
• Examining specimens for quality;
• Writing and recording of laboratory findings and results;
• Dispatching laboratory results for use in clinical management;
• Preparing stains;
• Preparing blood products;
• Collecting and analysing data;
• Processing the specimen according to the Specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP);
• Mentoring and coaching trainees on practical attachment; and
• Preparing periodic reports.