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Date Posted: Friday, October 21, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Laboratory Technologist, Clinical Chemistry

Job Summary
Reporting to the Section Head Chemistry, the Laboratory Technologist will ensure provision of effective, efficient, quality laboratory analytical services in the Laboratory.

Responsibilities
• Receive specimens for general and specialized chemistry for assays
• Maintain appropriate internal QC on chemistry/special chemistry analyzers
• Manage routine and planned preventive maintenance of equipment in the section
• Analyze tests with maximum efficiency to produce valid results ensuring maximum utilization of reagents and time
• Communicate urgent critical results to all concerned within recommended period of time and maintain appropriate documentation
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Participate in continuous medical education
• Observe and comply with Health and Safety regulations in the laboratory by maintaining high standards of hygiene and general cleanliness in work areas
• Prepare and package samples at appropriate temperature to be outsourced and hand-over to collection agents
• Develop and implement SOPs in general and special chemistry

Requirements
• Higher Diploma in clinical chemistry or Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution;
• Registration with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologists Board is mandatory;
• Minimum 3 (three) years’ working experience;
• Demonstrable computer literacy;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• Positive attitude towards work and other members of the team;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Unquestionable integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic with attention to timeliness.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Aga Khan University Hospital on aku.taleo.net to apply

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