Lab Technologist Job in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Lab Technologist
 

Location: Kibera
 

Reports to: Health Services Program Officer
 

Hours: Mon- Fri, 7:00am to 4:00pm and varied Saturdays
 

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Sample collection and processing
• Adhering to professional code of conduct and research ethics
• Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment
• Laboratory waste management and segregation
• Stock control
• Projection on consumable and reagents, and re-ordering whenever due
• Ensure efficient chain of custody of all samples collected laboratory study documents, results and performing test as per the specific laboratory SOPs

Personal attributes 

• High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Accurate and detail oriented

Requirements

• Two years of practical experience
• At least a Diploma in Laboratory Technology recognized by the Ministry of Health and Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and technologists Board council
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and technologists Board is a mandatory requirement
• Good clinical and laboratory practices training
• HIV/AIDS, counseling and management skills an added advantage
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Computer literacy

To apply for this positions, candidates should send their applications to the email address jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org not later than 7th November 2014.