Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 12, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Requirements for Appointment to this post a candidate have:
• Have a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from an institution recognized by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
• Must be registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
• Holder of a valid practicing License from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
• At least 1 year post training experience
• Knowledge of laboratory Health and Safety practices, standard biosafety and biosecurity protocols, and practice and COVID 19 prevention
• Good report writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

Specific Duties
• Report to respective managers at the regional blood transfusion centres
• Undertake blood donor selection at fixed and mobile blood drives
• Collect blood and blood samples from donors
• Appropriately package and ensure timely transportation of collected blood units and samples
• Undertake blood component preparation as per existing Standard operating procedures.
• Conduct laboratory testing procedures for the collected blood as per the existing SOPs.
• Interpret the test results and document appropriately
• Correlate donor information and/or previous lab results and report discrepancies to supervisors and other appropriate personnel.
• Implement quality management system
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations including infection control policies and protocols.
• Ensure correct segregation, labelling, transport and disposal of bio-hazard materials
• Ensure strict adherence to Biosafety Biosecurity and Infection Prevention protocols.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure

The terms of reference on the posts can be accessed on the Ministry’s website www.health.go.ke and the Public Procurement Information Portal www.tenders.go.ke 
Applications should include the following; Cover letter and current CV with names and telephone contacts, Copies of academic and professional certificates, Photocopy of ID and Testimonials/ Recommendation. Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications ONLINE through the Ministry’s Email Address: cherproject@health.go.ke . so as to reach the Ministry on or before 24th August, 2022 11:00 am.


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