Background:
The Center for International Health, Education and Biosecurity (Ciheb) — Kenya is a local nongovernmental organization collaborating with the Ministry of Health and County Health Management Teams to strengthen health systems for improved quality of healthcare in Kenya. Ciheb-Kenya is collaborating with the county governments of Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Taita Taveta, Machakos, Makueni, Kitui, Nairobi, Kisumu, and Migori to support the implementation and expansion of high-quality, sustainable, and comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs, and expansion of COVID19 vaccination with funding from the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Through the County Ownership and Networks to maintain Nairobi Epidemic Control (CONNECT) program, Ciheb-Kenya and the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) are working on a collaborative project towards the provision of high quality HIV prevention, care and treatment services to select health facilities in Nairobi City County. The project is therefore seeking for suitably qualified persons able to fill the positions of the positions below. The positions will be based at the various county health facilities in Nairobi within the County Health Services Department and mainstreamed into the county
structures. These are one-year fixed-term contracts, renewable based on performance and availability of funding.
Key Function:

Under the general supervision of the facility in-charge, the Site Laboratory Technologist will perform routine clinical laboratory tests per prescribed procedures and acceptable practice pertaining to HIV/AIDS management, and general laboratory procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage laboratory equipment in serviceable condition at all times. Keep proper inventory and ensure good stock management for laboratory reagents.
2. Prepare the laboratory equipment and specimen for tests as necessary.
3. Ensure quality controls are done for respective procedures and results are properly documented.
4. Collect patients specimen for laboratory tests and analysis in the prescribed manner, with proper documentation, and ensure safe handling and disposal of such specimens.
5. Analyze and record test results accurately and timely in order to issue reports for use by the physician/clinician.
6. Maintain an accurate database of tests carried out and generate reports on the same.
7. Develop, review and regularly update the standard operating procedures manual for administration of laboratory tests.
8. Provide (to the clinical team, and the facility in general) updates on the availability of laboratory tests.
9. Support waste management in the facility, through regular checks on the segregation of wastes generated at various service delivery points.
10. Perform any reasonable work-related duties as may be assigned from time to time at the facility.
11. Provide appropriate education to patients (where necessary) on laboratory investigations.
12. Spearheads laboratory quality improvement through Implementation of laboratory quality improvement projects.
Reporting:
 Prepare site monthly Laboratory reports.
Academic Qualifications:
 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science Technology from a recognized institution
 Certificate of registration from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists & Technicians Board
Professional Qualifications:
 Registration with Medical Laboratory Technologist and Technicians Board
 Current Membership/Practicing License from the KMLTTB
Experience:
At least three (3) years’ relevant experience
Skills and Attributes:
 Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient information
 Ability to prepare and maintain electronic records, keying in reports and responding to both oral and written inquiries.
 Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical and clinic staff and the public.
 Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
How to Apply:
Kindly send your application which includes a cover letter and an updated CV including the names of three professional referees to: [email protected].Applicants are advised to include the title “MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST ” on the subject line. The Centre for International Health, Education and Biosecurity (Ciheb) — Kenya is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.