Job Vacancies at Kisumu Specialists Hospital

Job Summary: Implementation of the quality management system by complying with established quality manuals and policies in operation of the laboratory

Duties and Responsibilities: Under full time supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the incumbent shall:

• Implement laboratory standard operating procedures to ensure daily activities in the laboratory are efficient and effective   
• Implementation of the quality management system by complying with established quality manuals and policies.
• Implement and ensure biosafety and biosecurity procedures are adhered to within the facility laboratories
• Maintain inventory for reagents and consumables as well as prepare laboratory reagents to ensure smooth running of laboratory activities
• Collection, sorting, identification and processing of laboratory samples for final quality results
• Perform laboratory equipment validations, verification, calibration and quality controls processes as necessary for the provision of accurate reliable laboratory results  
• Performing routine and specialized laboratory tests.
• Ensure laboratory waste are weighed and decontaminated before disposal
• Identification and addressing of complaints, non-conformances and corrective actions relating to their work area

Minimum Education/Training Requirements:

• Must have completed diploma or undergraduate studies in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution.
• Should be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board with updated license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving, training and team building abilities
• Good knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions in implementation of Quality Management systems
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong Interpersonal skills and organizational skills
• Training in ISO 15189:2012 standard is an additional advantage

Work Environment: Diagnostic Laboratory environment.
Essential: Evidence of Hepatitis B Vaccination
Terms of Engagement: 9 months internship non-renewable

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Job Purpose: Reporting to the Reception In-Charge, the Receptionist provides all front office services such as receiving visitors, giving the right information, receiving phone calls and parcels and directing them to the appropriate destinations at KSH.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Receptionist shall;

• Welcome patients and visitors in person or on the telephone, and answering to or referring inquiries.
• Do client registration and scheduling appointments through the Hospital information management system.
• Hand over to other stakeholder’s mails and parcels delivered at the reception, from within and outside the hospital.
• Protect patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information.
• Liaise with other hospital departments and different persons regarding services and issues of interest to customers, patients and visitors of the hospital.
• Implement all the established administrative and operations programmes in the reception area of the hospital.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Diploma in Front Office Operations or its equivalent

• At least 1 year working experience in a similar position in a Hospital environment

Other required attributes for the position:

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask
• Analytical skills
• Team player with high level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure