Volunteer Laboratory Technologist at International Rescue Committee

Job Purpose/Objective

The laboratory technologist will actively contribute to the improvement of quality of care by ensuring quality laboratory services are delivered to the beneficiaries. He/she will be involved in capacity building of laboratory assistants through mentorship and on-bench training. He/She will be answerable to facility in charge.

Program Management

• Perform Laboratory investigations as per clinician’s request and ensure accurate, reliable and timely results.
• Maintain order and smooth flow of patients.
• Participate in in-service training and regular on bench refresher courses for Kenyan and refugee staff.
• Ensure that all relevant records are updated and maintained.
• Monitor and ensure proper usage of laboratory reagents.
• Maintain Laboratory machines in good order- cleaning and covering after use.
• Ensure general laboratory cleanliness is maintained.
• Report any unusual statistics or observations to the facility/Laboratory-in-charge.
• Ensure SOPS are used at all times.
• Ensuring safety standards and procedures in the laboratory are monitored and maintained.
• Preparing of stains, reagents and solutions necessary for all lab tests.
• Participate in the planning and forecasting of laboratory supplies in the department.
• Timely submission of weekly, Monthly, and quarterly reports to Supervisor and MEAL team or other offices as may be indicated.
• Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability.
• Countercheck all work done by incentive staff.
• Ensure proper collection, packaging and transportation of laboratory samples to referral laboratories.
• Ensure proper storage of laboratory reagents and cold chain system to avoid compromised reagents that may lead to false reporting.
• Notify your supervisor of all investigations above the normal threshold.
• Report any laboratory incidents to the facility and senior lab technologist.
• Carry out any other duty assigned by your supervisor.

Key Result Areas

• Quality of lab services- Accurate, reliable and timely.
• Cleaning and orderliness of the workplace
• FIFO and FEFO application in stock management
• Daily recording and tracking of temperatures in the fridges.
• Timely reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in medical laboratory sciences from a recognized college/university.
• Must have registration certificate and a valid license with KMLTTB.
• Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Required Experience & Competencies

• Two  years’ experience in clinical laboratories.
• Flexibility at work.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Team player