Job Description: Lab Technician
Reporting Date: Immediately
Reporting to: The Nurse
- He / She collects blood and other samples from patients.
- The officer will also prepare solutions, reagents and stains in accordance with standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- He / she will be expected to operate basic laboratory equipments such as centrifuge, analytical balance and PH meter.
- The officer will maintain and make minor adjustments to equipments e.g. calibration and alignment.
- He/she will record and compile daily readings on all temperature controlled laboratory equipment and areas and maintain laboratory freezers and fridges.
- The Officer will prioritize analysis according to customer requirements
- Maintenance of local stock control records
- Prioritize samples according to urgency
- He/she shall comply with all relevant safety and infection control policies and procedures and ensure tidiness of laboratory rooms and benches.
Minimum Requirements:
- Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
- Minimum two years working experience in a busy medical laboratory.
- Excellent knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures
- MUST be able to carry out Laboratory Tests
- Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board.
- Excellent computer skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.
To apply for this position send your Application Letter, CV and Certificates by the 23rd of September 2011 to:
The Admin/HR Manager
Zinduka Afrika
P.O.Box 10213-00100
Email Address: info@zinduka-afrika.org, zinduka.afrika@gmail.com
