Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms/specimens;
• Receiving/collecting, labelling and registering patients’ specimens;
• Preparing laboratory reagents;
• Examining specimens;
• Maintaining equipment and reagents;
• Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus;
• Writing and recording results;
• Processing the specimen according to the specified Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); and
• Implement Laboratory External Quality Assessment (EQA) program to ensure enrollment, participation and timely response of collaborating laboratories.
• Participate in well documented internal audits and other quality assurance activities, and ensure such activities achieve intended outcomes.
• Coordinate conducting of management reviews, equipment verification and measurement uncertainty and inform management on matters arising.
• Support the implementation of the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) activities for QMS sustainability.
• Oversee sample storage and shipping processes;
• Accountable for all laboratory consumables
• Ensuring timely development and sharing of reports;
• Supervise other laboratory staff
• Take part in laboratory staff mentorship
• Be flexible and ability to work under pressure and long hours

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least four (4) years relevant work experience;    Mandatory
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Medical Laboratory Sciences Laboratory Sciences, Analytical/Applied, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Sciences/Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology or Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
• Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable; or any other recognized regulatory body;    Mandatory
• Trained on ISO 15189:2022 will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• SLAMTA Training, 1, 2 & 3 will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists where applicable; and    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application;    Mandatory
• Demonstrated work performance and results;    Mandatory
• At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research setting will be an added advantage;    Mandatory
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.    Mandatory
• Analytical Skills    Mandatory
• Communication skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.    Mandatory