Ministry of Health Medical Laboratory Technologists - Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of Health Medical Laboratory Technologists - Jobs in Kenya

Background

The Kenya COVID-19 Health Emergency Response project is the Phase 1 of the Multi-Phase
Programmatic Approach for Strategic Preparedness and Response Program. The project aims to assist Kenya in its efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen National Systems for Public Health preparedness.

With Covid-19 still a health challenge in Kenya and the need to deal with the increasing
number of patients requiring blood and blood products during any crisis, the project
intends to recruit Capacity staff to support operations at the Department of National Blood
Transfusion Services and Organ Transplant (KNBTS) to increase donations levels, testing, component preparation, hemovigilance, quality management system, improve Service systems such as supply chain and quality management, blood Management Information system.

Donor mobilization and retention which will be the backbone of an effective and long-term blood transfusion system and coordination of partnerships in the blood ecosystem. Additionally, the project will recruit accounts assistants, procurement assistant and a medical laboratory consultant.

Terms of service: 18 -month contract

Station: Different Regional Blood Transfusion Centers in Kenya located in Nairobi,
Mombasa, Embu, Nakuru, Kisumu and Eldoret.

Requirements for Appointment to this post a candidate have:

Have a Diploma 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 1 year post training experience

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

Good report writing and analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

Specific Duties

Report to respective managers at the

regional blood transfusion centres

Undertake blood donor selection at fixed and mobile blood drives

Collect blood and blood samples from donors

Appropriately package and ensure timely transportation of collected blood units and samples

Undertake blood component preparation as per existing Standard operating procedures.

Conduct laboratory testing procedures for the collected blood as per the existing SOPs.

Interpret the test results and document appropriately

Correlate donor information and/or previous lab results and report discrepancies to
supervisors and other appropriate personnel.

Implement quality management system

Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations including infection control policies and protocols.

Ensure correct segregation, labelling, transport and disposal of bio-hazard materials

Ensure strict adherence to Biosafety Biosecurity and Infection Prevention protocols.

Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Note: The best (15No.) Medical Laboratory Technologist will be selected based on
qualifications and relevant experience.

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.



For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Health Medical Laboratory Technologists - Jobs in Kenya



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