Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and resilience of communities in Kenya. The Society is seeking a qualified professional in the following position:
Position Title: Laboratory Technologist (2 positions)
Locations: Laboratory Technologist in charge
Reporting To: IFO 2 CAMP – Dadaab Refugee Operations
PURPOSE:
The overall objective of the position is to
ensure smooth running of laboratory services in the hospital. He/she will also
ensure accurate processing and timely dissemination of results.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day operations
to ensure quality laboratory services are delivered to beneficiaries.
- Provide medical laboratory
diagnostic and therapeutic information, products and services by
establishing specimen preparation procedures, developing and implementing
analytical procedures, evaluating laboratory information and reporting
results according to protocols.
- Maintain medical laboratory
equipment performance by establishing quality standards, developing
operations, quality and troubleshooting procedures, certifying instrument
performance, arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.
- Maintain medical laboratory
supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level,
anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies,
verifying receipt of supplies.
- Maintain medical laboratory
productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas, identifying peak
and slack periods, making operational adjustment.
- Maintain quality results by
participating in quality assurance process, performing proficiency
surveys, reviewing quality control and quality assurance programs, making
adjustments in policy and procedures, generating reports and maintaining
records.
- Maintain medical laboratory
information system by identifying information needs and problems,
recommending improvements, establishing priorities, testing and writing
& reviewing SoPs.
- Implement new programs, tests,
methods, instrumentation and procedures by investigating alternatives,
preparing proposals, developing and performing parallel testing and
monitoring progress.
- Maintain regular contact with
clients suffering from various diseases to monitor their progress and
response to medications by doing baseline investigations.
- Organize and conduct blood drive
periodically.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree/Higher Diploma
or Diploma in Laboratory field.
- At least two (2)’ years practical
relevant work experience as a Laboratory Technologist.
- Valid and current registration
with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist board (KMLTTB)
Key Competencies
- At least 2 years working in a
busy hospital set up in laboratory section.
- Strong leadership, team building,
conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic
objectives.
- Demonstrated proficiency and
computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database,
email and utilization of the internet.
- Should be a team player and
culturally sensitive.
- Strong communication skills:
oral, written and presentation skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above
qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/careers to
reach us not later than 27th March 2023; Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification:
Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal
opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security
deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting
candidates for an interview.
Kenya Red Cross Society is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
