Lab Technologist Job Opportunity in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya October 2014
Position: Lab Technologist
Location: Kibera
Reports to: Health Services Program Officer
Hours: Mon- Fri, 7:00am to 4:00pm and varied Saturdays
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Sample collection and processing
- Adhering to professional code of conduct and research ethics
- Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment
- Laboratory waste management and segregation
- Stock control
- Projection on consumable and reagents, and re-ordering whenever due
- Ensure efficient chain of custody of all samples collected laboratory study documents, results and performing test as per the specific laboratory SOPs
- High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Accurate and detail oriented
Requirements
- Two years of practical experience
- At least a Diploma in Laboratory Technology recognized by the Ministry of Health and Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and technologists Board council
- Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and technologists Board is a mandatory requirement
- Good clinical and laboratory practices training
- HIV/AIDS, counseling and management skills an added advantage
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Computer literacy
To apply for this positions, candidates should send their applications to the email address jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org not later than 7th November 2014.