Job Purpose

To produce high-quality meals to patients and staff in a timely manner in line with the laid down recipes for consistency and be accountable for the use and storage of supplies used in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking food in the particular section for effective provision of catering services.
• Ensuring that food is cooked as per the recipes for consistency in order to uphold the quality standards of the departments
• Serving food on time to meet the quality objective of the department
• Clearing all leftovers after services
• Ensuring that the working area is constantly cleaned by applying the “clean-as-you-go” principle
• Properly handle equipment in the kitchen and promptly report any faults to the Head Chef or Supervisor on duty
• Any other duty as may be requested by the Supervisor

Qualifications and skills required

• Minimum of a Certificate in Food production from a reputable institution or equivalent
• K.C.S.E mean grade of C-
• Minimum 6 months of work experience in a busy catering establishment
• Training in the Management of food safety based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) management system is an added advantage
• Knowledge of receipts in food production
• Be a self-starter  
• A team player with high levels of motivation and flexibility
• A passion for food and a commitment to upholding the highest standards
• Ambition to grow further in the career
• Have a good command of English language (especially spoken English)

Closing Date: 26/12/2022

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Meru County Kenya. The position holder will be responsible for ensuring provision of effective, efficient and quality Laboratory services.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and analyse all specimens in the Laboratory
• Maintain appropriate internal controls on all processes in the Laboratory to ensure validity of reports.
• Monitor and manage routine and planned preventive maintenance of equipment in the Laboratory.
• Perform tests with maximum efficiency utilizing reagents appropriately by following laid down standard operating procedures to achieve expected turn-around time.
• Communicate urgent/critical/abnormal test results to appropriate clinicians with recommended period of time and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Observe/comply with Health & Safety requirements in the laboratory by maintaining high standards of hygiene and general cleanliness in the work area.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Requirements:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institute
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician & Technologist Board
• 3 years working experience.
• Current practicing license
• Computer literate
• Well versed in the required discipline
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills