Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist - 2 Positions at County Government of Kericho

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms and specimens;
• Preparing clients for collection of specimens;
• Receiving, collecting, labelling and 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 insecticides application, monitoring and evaluation.
• Preparing media for culture and sensitivity testing;
• Examining specimens for quality;
• Writing and recording of laboratory findings and results;
• Preparing stains;
• Preparing blood products;
• Collecting and analyzing laboratory data;
• Processing the specimen according to Specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP);
• Mentoring and coaching trainees on practical attachment; and
• Preparing periodical reports.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment of this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of Medical Laboratory Technologist for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
• Registration certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board;
• Certificate in Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.