Job Description
JOB GROUP 'N'
1 POST
VACANCY NO. CPSB 24/23 (E)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
Implementing laboratory policies, guidelines, strategies and programs Recruiting, preparing and bleeding of blood donors for transfusion services Performing blood grouping
Screening for blood transfusion transmissible infections
Issuing blood and blood products to health facilities as per request Coordinating the preparation of reagents, stains and examining specimens Carrying out operational laboratory research
Preparing procurement plan for laboratory requirements
Providing technical specifications for the procurement of medical laboratory reagents, apparatus and equipment
Maintaining equipment and reagents for vector and insecticides application, monitoring and evaluation
Investigating disease outbreaks in liaison with other health care providers
Archiving specimens of medical importance for reference
Processing the specimen according to Specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) xiv. Validating and calibrating laboratory equipment
Preparing periodical laboratory reports
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
Served in the grade of Chief Medical Laboratory Technologist for a minimum period of three (3) years
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
Valid practicing license from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
Demonstrated capability and efficiency in organizing work and discharging medical laboratory functions.