Ministry of Health Medical LaboratoryTechnologist - Testing Services - Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of Health Medical LaboratoryTechnologist - Testing Services - 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: NBTTS HQ-Nairobi

Requirements for appointment to this post a candidate must have:

Have a Bachelor degree 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 6 years working experience in a medical laboratory.

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

Ability to coordinate activities of several laboratories within the laboratory

Good report writing and analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Reports to Head Technical services

Coordinate testing services at the regional testing centres

Ensure implementation of testing algorithm in line with the most recent technology

Develop and oversee implementation of protocols for equipment verification and timely lot to lot verification of reagents

Receive and compile reports on testing from the regional testing centres

Establish and oversee maintenance of a 24 hour Turn Around Time of testing results across the country.

Oversee timely service of testing equipment

Oversee timely testing and submission of External quality assurance results

Oversee implementation of, and adherence to SOPs

Note: The best Medical Laboratory Technologist will be selected based on qualifications
and relevant experience in testing services.

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 LaboratoryTechnologist - Testing Services - Jobs in Kenya



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