Medical Laboratory Technologist I Job in Kenya

Medical Laboratory Technologist I

REF: MMU/MLT/JULY/07/2023

Job specifications/requirements
For appointment to this position, one must have: –

  • Bachelors of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution advanced from Diploma.
  • Be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologist Board (KMLTTB).
  • Served in the position Medical Laboratory Technologist II for at least at least three (3) years.
  • Higher National Diploma in one of the following specialties i.e. Hematology, Virology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • A Certificate in any of the following specialties i.e. Medical Imaging, General Laboratory Practice, HIV&AIDs from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Job Description



Reporting to the Head of Department, the main duties will include:

  • Coordinating and organizing in the setting up of equipment for testing then analyze and document all specimens and make a report on the results of the tests.
  • Supervising on the general maintenance of the laboratory by ensuring the general cleanliness of the laboratory to provide a conducive environment for working. 
  • Mentoring and coaching new medical laboratory technologists by training on the execution of the tasks in the medical laboratory
  • Preparing the patient for the extraction of samples for test, record and analyze the samples for diagnosis. 
  • Preparing the setup for analyzing the test samples and oversee the disinfection and sterilization for the same equipment. 
  • Recording the results for diagnosed samples then archive for the future reference of the same diagnosis. 
  • Ensuring the compliance of standard operating procedures for quality and standard results. 
  • Performing any other duties as may be assigned or delegated from time to time.

How to Apply

Application Guidelines and Statutory requirements for the advertised vacancies

Applicants should attach ten (10) application letters copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials together with a detailed curriculum vitae outlining academic and professional qualifications, experience, leadership and management roles, publications, awards, scholarships, funding attracted, membership to professional bodies, linkages and community service. 
Applicants are required to give names, addresses and contacts of three (3) referees and should indicate on the envelope the Reference Number and the position applied. 
Applications for the position of Professor, Senior Lecturer, University Librarian and Chief Security Officer should reach the Chairman of Council on the address indicated below on or before 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 8th August, 2023.

The Chairman of Council
Maasai Mara University
P. O. Box 861-20500 

Email: chairmarauni@mmarau.ac.ke

Applications for the position of Lecturer, Accountant II and Medical Laboratory 
Technologist I should reach the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Finance and Strategy on the address indicated below on or before 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 8th August, 2023.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance & Strategy)
Maasai Mara University
P. O. Box 861-20500

Email: dvc.afp@mmarau.ac.ke

Maasai Mara University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity; persons with disability, women, youth and those from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply. 
Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.