Job Description
LABORATORY ANALYST -JOB GROUP KMR 6 - (2 POSITIONS- CRDR,
CPHR – NAIROBI)
a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
i. Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms/specimens;
ii. Preparing clients for collection of specimens;
iii. Receiving/collecting, labeling and registering patient’s specimens;
iv. Preparing laboratory reagents;
v. Examining specimens;
vi. Maintaining equipment and reagents;
vii. Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus;
viii. Writing and recording results;
ix. Processing the specimen according to the specified Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP); and
x. Disinfecting, washing and sterilizing laboratory apparatus;
b) Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. At least eight (8) years relevant work experience;
ii. Diploma in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Analytical
Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory
Technology, Biotechnology or any other equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
OR
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;
iii. Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians
and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) where applicable; or any other
recognized regulatory body;
iv. Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and
Technologists where applicable; and
v. Proficiency in computer application;
vi. Demonstrated work performance and results;
c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Analytical Skills
ii. Communication skills
iii. Interpersonal skills
iv. Team player