Job Title: Laboratory Technologist, Microbiology Section
Date Posted: 07/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Employer: Aga Khan
University Hospital
Industry: Medical
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 20/07/2026
Looking for a medical job in Kenya? Aga Khan University Hospital is hiring a laboratory technologist – microbiology Section to perform microbiological test and analyze clinical samples.
The role is based in Kenya Nairobi and registration with KMLTTB is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive specimens for Microbiology testing.
- Maintain appropriate internal controls on all processes in
Microbiology
- Monitor and manage routine and planned preventive maintenance of
equipment in Microbiology.
- 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.
- Develop and implement SOPs in Microbiology.
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Qualifications
- Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized
institute or equivalent
- Registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and
Technologists Board.
- Minimum 3 years working experience.
- Well versed in the required discipline
- Team player
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills (both written and oral)
How to Apply
