Laboratory Technician Job in Kenya - Employd

Location :  Voi – Taita Taveta County.

Company Description.

Employd Staffing Solutions Ltd is a comprehensive Human Capital Consultancy firm based in Nairobi County, Kenya. Our core HR activities include Recruitment, Labour Outsourcing, Payroll Management, and Employee Trainings. We build fruitful relationships with our clients and always aim to add value to their business by improving the efficiency of their HR activities and increasing the return on their Human Capital spend.

Key Responsibilities.

  • Maintain all laboratory equipment in good working condition.
  • Timely and accurate billing of laboratory services.
  • Do daily/spot stock counts of lab supplies and report shortages to the Lab Superintendent.
  • Proper storage of lab supplies.

  • Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity
  • Follow laid down Lab Board approved rules for the medical lab profession and adhere to Government and respective professional standards of care and treatment of patients.
  • Timely response to emergencies,Carry out tests based on outlined SOPs & policies.
  • Record all sentinel incidents/events and report to the Laboratory Superintendent within 24 hours using the provided tools.
  • Record laboratory fridge temperature and ambient temperature and humidity twice daily and report any error to the Laboratory Superintendent.
  • Escalate any issue pertaining quality to the Laboratory Superintendent.
  • Maintain infection control standards when carrying out lab tests,Observe proper disposal of medical waste
  • Equipment and other laboratory surfaces are properly disinfected with the right disinfectants
  • Observe and practice high quality of service through effective communication, prompt feedback and escalation of any unresolved issues to the Laboratory Superintendent.
  • Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in medical Laboratory science or any other related discipline. A degree in medical laboratory science is desirable.
  • A valid practicing license from medical laboratory technicians and technologist board in Kenya
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should share their CVs to jobs@employd.co.ke with the subject line Lab Technician -Voi. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.