NCCK Jumuia Friends Hospital Kaimosi Laboratory Technologist Job in Kenya

National Council of Churches of Kenya, an umbrella organisation for Protestant Churches and Christian Organisations registered in Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates, to fill the following position in our Jumuia Hospital:

Laboratory Technologist,  Jumuia Friends Hospital, Kaimosi

Ref: LT – JFHK

Reporting To: Medical Administrator

Job Responsibilities:

• Organize & dispatch lab reagents as required.
• Preparation of standard operating procedures (SOP) & it’s adherence
• Carry out quality control procedures in accordance with WHO/Kenya
• Ensure compliance to diagnostic protocols, quality assurance and control
• In Charge of stock control and inventory management
• Preparation of quarterly lab orders in collaboration with the Medical Administrator
• Receive ordered items from suppliers and ensure the following:
• Quality of items as specified in the quotation and requisition order
• Delivery note is signed and medical stamped in it and retain copies for filling.
• Items supplied are not expired and will not expire in the lab main store
• Cost of items is indicated in the quotation / invoice.
• Analyze trends in use of laboratory reagents in terms of changes.
• Giving health education talks to patients as a means of preventive care
• Prepare monthly reports analyzing and recording the trends such as TB / HIV management.
• Sterilize both lab equipment / appliances in line with the MOH regulations.
• Ensure waste disaggregation for sharps and biohazard for incineration.
• Daily cleaning of reusable test tubes, blood slides and working benches.
• Provide information on suitability, reliability of lab reagents or equipment
• Maintain a daily record of all investigations done and provide a monthly
• Participate in staff meetings on a regular basis.
• Perform all investigations requested by the clinicians and giving them the results which is accurate and replicable.
• Organize and manage an operational laboratory diagnostic clinical system          
• Any other related duties that may be assigned by the Medical Administrator

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technologist.
• Computer Literate.
• 3 years working experience with in a busy facility

Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form (Click Here to Download), fill it out and send it via email to  recruitment@ncck.org before 5.00 p. m. on 23rd September 2014.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.