YWCA Laboratory Technologists Jobs in Kisii, Kenya

Vacancies: Laboratory Technologists – Kisii Branch

2 Positions
 

Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) is a National Organization founded in 1912 whose purpose is to develop the leadership and collective power of women and girls to achieve social and economic empowerment, human rights, health, security, dignity, freedom, justice and peace for all humanity.
 

The Association invites TWO applications for the position of Laboratory Technologists for its Branch in Kisii. 

The successful candidate will be based in Kisii – Keumbo and Gucha South sub-counties and will report to the Branch Manager

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementation of the Investing for Impact Against Tuberculosis Project


• Manage day to day data management functions of the TB/HIV program by ensuring that


• All Registers are correctly completed with all data elements


• Proper and timely documentation of data in registers and summary tools as well as generation of reports


• Quality in all activities conducted as well as participate in quality assessment and strategies for quality improvements


• Working with the team to prepare and submit a summary report to the Program Officer at the end of every month for documentation and for facilitation of payments


• Prepare and submit progress reports at required intervals


• Represent YWCA at meetings and conferences


• Carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the Ministry of Health/AMREF Kenya in line with project scope of work

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma in Laboratory Medicine


• 5 Years practical experience in implementing TB/HIV programs in a Laboratory setting


• Computer Literate- experience in using data analysis software packages such as SPSS, Epi Info will be an added advantage


• MUST be registered with Laboratory regulatory Body-KMLTTB


• Excellent interpersonal, people management and team building skills


• Good oral, written and presentation skills


• Ability to multi-task


• Ability to work in a team


• Self Motivated/Honest/Reliable


• Must be a Christian


• Able to travel long distances and can work long hours including holidays and weekends when necessary.

Candidates that are interested and meet the above qualifications are invited to apply. 

An application with a detailed CV to reach the mentioned e-mail on or before 10th April 2016 – hr@ywcakenya.org