Ministry of Health – Medical Laboratory Technologist-Testing Services.

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST- TESTING SERVICES Terms of Service: 18-Month Contract

Station: NBTTS HQ-Nairobi

Requirements for appointment to this post a candidate must have:

• Have a Bachelor degree 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 6 years working experience in a medical laboratory.

• Knowledge of laboratory Health and Safety practices, standard biosafety and biosecurity protocols, and practice and COVID 19 prevention

• Ability to coordinate activities of several laboratories within the laboratory

• Good report writing and analytical skills

• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Reports to Head Technical services

• Coordinate testing services at the regional testing centres

• Ensure implementation of testing algorithm in line with the most recent technology

• Develop and oversee implementation of protocols for equipment verification and timely lot to lot verification of reagents

• Receive and compile reports on testing from the regional testing centres

• Establish and oversee maintenance of a 24 hour Turn Around Time of testing results across the country.
• Oversee timely service of testing equipment

• Oversee timely testing and submission of External quality assurance results
•  Oversee implementation of, and adherence to SOPs

Note: The best Medical Laboratory Technologist will be selected based on qualifications and relevant experience in testing services.

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 http://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.

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

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