Medical Laboratory Technician II Job in Kenya

Job Description

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II – REF KFS/MLT/II/2024 – KFS GRADE 10 – (1) POSITIONS
Entry Requirements :

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) from a recognized training institution

Served in the grade of Instructor II/lab technician II for at least three (3) years or an equivalent grade in any relevant institution

Proficiency in Computer applications

Fulfils requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills & Attributes


Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures.

Knowledge of tissue culture procedures and techniques.

Goods skills in record maintenance.

Good communication skills.

Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Ability to prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols.

Ability to perform a range of clinical lab tests, chemical analyses, and biological samples.

Ability to draw intravenous and peripheral blood.

Knowledge of sterile product preparation.

Knowledge of drug regulations.

Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.

Knowledge of generic and trade names of commonly prescribed medications.

Experience with administrative and clerical procedures and systems.

Promote public values and principles

Mentoring and coaching

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer

Duties & responsibilities

Perform routine tests in the college clinic laboratory

Help the medical personnel diagnose and treat disease

Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts

Make chemical and biological analyses of cells, tissue, blood, or other body specimens

Prepare samples of body tissue

Performing technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis and immunology.

Reporting test results following clinic protocols alerting providers and/or nurses about abnormal results

Ensuring quality control in collecting specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping.

Maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies (Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment).

Complying with all laboratory policies and Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control.

Promote public values and principles

Mentoring and coaching

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