Senior Laboratory Technologist job at Nairobi Hospital
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Vacancy title:
Senior Laboratory Technologist

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Health Care , Category: Healthcare ]

Jobs at:

Nairobi Hospital

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 26 2023 

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 16 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
REF: TNH/HRD/SLT/06/2023
• The overall purpose of this job is to obtain specimen and biological material and carry out for diagnostic tests and analysis in line with established protocols and procedures in order to ensure quality results.

Roles And Responsibilities
• Participate in the development of standards, procedures, techniques for analysis of specimens in the laboratory;
• Analyse laboratory findings to ensure quality control and accuracy of the results and compliance to set turnaround time;
• Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids including blood and urine to determine presence of normal and abnormal components;
• Operate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis including spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analysers;
• Input data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into the information management system for consumption by other units;
• Analyse samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction;
• Establish and monitor quality programs to ensure accuracy of laboratory results;
• Set up and maintain high levels of hygiene for the laboratory equipment and work area;
• Provide technical information on test results to the Pathologist, Physician and patients in line with requirements;
• Conduct medical research under direction of the Laboratory Manager;
• Prepare and submit laboratory reports;
• Monitor, control and requisition the section's consumable stock;
• Maintain the unit's targeted Personal Service Index (PSI);
• Identify, deploy and motivate the assigned team in the lab section including performance evaluations, training needs identification and leave and absence management in line with the hospital's people agenda; and
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

Education And Experience
• Bachelor's degree or Higher Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board and hold a valid practicing licence.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a laboratory technologist preferably in a hospital environment with 3 years at supervisory level.

Core Competencies
• Knowledge of bacteria groups
• Ability to operate laboratory machines
• Ability to interpret results
• Knowledge of accurate parameters
• Knowledge of quality control measures such standard deviation and interpretation of curves
• Working knowledge of laboratory information systems
• Phlebotomy skills
• Analytical skills
• Judgement skills
• Patient care skills
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Interpersonal skills
• Team working skills
• Accountability
• Integrity

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 26th June, 2023.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks post application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Please note that The Nairobi Hospital does not charge any fees from applicants at any stage, nor has it engaged a third party to facilitate this hire.
• All communications to successful candidates will be done using official contacts as listen on our website.
• The Nairobi Hospital does NOT charge recruitment fees.
• Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
• P. O. Box 30026 - 00100
NAIROBI
• Email: recruitment@nbihosp.org 

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Job Info
Job Category: Health/ Medicine jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, June 26 2023
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 16-06-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 16-06-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 16-06-2066
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