International NGO Laboratory Technologist Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Laboratory Technologist
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Industry: Health
 

Our Client, an international NGO whose core business is reproductive health and family planning to millions of the world’s poorest and vulnerable women is seeking to recruit a Laboratory Technologist
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory test procedures as outlined in the laboratory standard operating procedure manuals and reports test results.


• Correlates clinical information and/or previous lab results and reports discrepancies to supervisors and other appropriate personnel. Consults with superiors or senior clinicians when no pre-set criteria for decision- making is available before taking action.


• Collects and directs the collection of specimens with rigid attention to proper patient identification, priority status and hospital and laboratory safety and infection control policies for clinical testing.


• Maintains and operates lab equipment; able to detect malfunctions as they occur by review of instruments results.


• Participates in developmental work on new tests.


• Follows protocol for running and documenting control values.


• Collects, evaluates, and reports quality management data in order to monitor and improve laboratory performance.


• Works closely with all laboratory personnel to ensure timely client service and accurate test results.


• Maintains open communication with supervisors, doctors, and fellow employees to ensure optimal operation of department.


• Writes and updates laboratory procedures under supervision as required by quality teams


• Liaises with the Quality Assurance team to report any clinical incidences and seek support where intervention is required.


• Documentation – Properly and accurately documents/charts observations and ensures proper records are maintained of the same.


• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications


• Confidentiality – Preserves and protects patient and client confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation.


• Safety – Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations.


• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.


• Correctly disposes of bio-hazardous materials, labelling and handling of all materials.


• Compliance – Adheres and adapts to organizational goals, objectives, and standards of performance, policies and procedures.


• Ensures that all relevant practice licenses are up to date and copies maintained in the personal files in the facilities


• Any other duties that maybe assigned by the line manager.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution.


• Valid License from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board


• Minimum of two (2) years post training experience in the same position

How to Apply

To apply, send your CV and cover letter only to recruit@flexi-personnel.com or before close of business 27th May, 2016. 

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