Job Summary
Category: | Medical | Entry Experience: | 4 years |
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Job Type: | Full time | Positions: | 1 |
Min Qualification: | Bachelor | Salary: | Undisclosed |
Entry Level: | Senior Level | Date Posted: | Jul 2, 2022 |
Location: | Nairobi | Apply Before: | Jul 14, 2022 |
Views: | Days Remaining: | 624 days elapsed |
Brief About Employer
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Job Description
SENIOR LABORATORY ANALYST -JOB GROUP KMR 5 – (3 POSITIONS
CPHR – NAIROBI, LAB. SERVICES – NAIROBI, CGHR – KISUMU)
a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
i. Verifying, approving and recording laboratory findings;
ii. Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus; and
maintaining equipment and reagents;
iii. Archiving specimens of medical importance for reference;
iv. Preparing periodical reports;
v. Preparing requisitions for procuring laboratory equipment, chemicals,
stains and reagents;
vi. Maintaining laboratory registers and recording analyzed samples;
vii. Screen and assign work load, plan, prioritize and assign tasks and projects;
viii. Determining safe procedures, controls and implementing standard safety
procedures;
ix. Participating in budget and procurement plan preparation;
x. preparing Standard Operating Procedures;
xi. preparing work plans and periodical reports; and
xii. Identifying training gaps of laboratory Technicians and Technologists and
recommending appropriate interventions.
b) Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
i. At least four(4) years relevant work experience;
ii. 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. Masters of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Medical
Parasitology and Entomology, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Medical
Microbiology, Clinical Cytology Histopathology, Immunology,
Epidemiology, Laboratory Management, Molecular Sciences/Biology,
Virology, Mycology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry,
any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added
advantage;
iv. Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory
Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) Where applicable;
v. Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and
Technologists Board where applicable;
vi. Supervisory Course not lasting less than two (2) weeks from a recognized
institution;
vii. Proficiency in Computer Application;
viii.Demonstrated work performance and results;
c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Analytical Skills
ii. Communication skills and reporting skills
iii. Mentorship Skills
iv. Interpersonal skills
v. Team player
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