IRC Laboratory Technologist NGO Jobs in Kenya Feb 2017
Employment Position at IRC in Kenya 2017
Jobs opportunity : Laboratory Technologist Vacancy in Kenya 2017
Working under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Laboratory Technologist
Laboratory Technologist Job Responsibilities
Program management:
- Perform Laboratory investigations as per clinician’s request and ensure accurate, reliable and timely results.
- Maintain order and smooth flow of patients.
- Supervise the Kenyan and refugee incentive staff.
- Participate in in-service training and regular on bench refresher courses for Kenyan and refugee staff.
- Ensure that all relevant records are updated and maintained.
- Monitor and supervise proper usage of laboratory reagents.
- Maintain Laboratory machines in good order- cleaning and covering after use.
- Ensure general laboratory cleanliness is maintained.
- Report any unusual statistics or observations to the laboratory in-charge.
Ensure SOP’S are used at all times.
- Ensuring safety procedures in the laboratory are maintained.
- Preparing of stains, reagents and solutions necessary for all lab tests.
- Participate in the department planning and forecasting of laboratory supplies.
Human Resource Management
- Monitoring and supervision of the laboratory incentive staff; to ensure that work is done properly and efficiently.
- Routinely monitor incentive staff performance according to their job description.
- With the HR field office review personnel issues and concerns of incentive laboratory staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions
- Conduct regular training sessions (OJT and refresher trainings) for refugee staff.
Communication and Reporting
- Ensure all laboratory reports are done on time and sent to HIS, CSM and other offices as may be indicated.
- Notify your supervisor and CSM on all investigations above the positive threshold.
- Report any laboratory incidents to the senior lab technologist.
Required Qualifications for the Laboratory Technologist Job
- Diploma in medical laboratory sciences.
- MUST be registered by KMLTTB
- At least 2 years experience working in a busy Microbiology laboratory
- Computer literate
- Team player and cultural sensitivity is required.
- Ability to work in hardship areas (Previous experience in a Camp setting will be an added advantage).
- Fluency in Turkana/Somali will be an added advantage
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply