Key Responsibilities:

  • Verifying, approving and recording laboratory findings;
  • Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus; and maintaining equipment and reagents;
  • Archiving specimens of medical importance for reference;
  • Preparing periodical reports;
  • Preparing requisitions for procuring laboratory equipment, chemicals, stains and reagents
  • Maintaining laboratory registers and recording analyzed samples;
  • Screen and assign work load, plan, prioritize and assign tasks and projects;
  • Determining safe procedures, controls and implementing standard safety procedures
  • Participating in budget and procurement plan preparation;
  • preparing Standard Operating Procedures;
  • preparing work plans and periodical reports; and
  • Identifying training gaps of laboratory Technicians and Technologists and recommending appropriate interventions

Vacancy Requirements:

  • At least four(4) years relevant work experience;    
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Medical Laboratory Sciences Laboratory Sciences, Analytical/Applied, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Sciences/Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology or Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;    
  • Masters of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Medical Parasitology and Entomology, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Medical Microbiology, Clinical Cytology Histopathology, Immunology, Epidemiology, Laboratory Management, Molecular Sciences/Biology, Virology, Mycology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an ;    
  • Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) Where applicable.    
  • Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board where applicable;    
  • Supervisory Course not lasting less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;    
  • Proficiency in Computer Application;    
  • Demonstrated work performance and results;    
  • Analytical Skills   
  • Communication skills and reporting skills

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