Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the successful candidate will ensure provision of effective, efficient, and quality laboratory analytical services in the hospital
Minimum Qualification: Diploma
Experience Level: Mid level
Experience Length: 3 years
Job Description/Requirements
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network.
The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa.
The Aga Khan Hospital is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa – Bay, Kapsabet, Migori, Bomet and Narok.
The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified applicants to fill the positions listed below:
Laboratory Technologist
Vacancy No: AKHK/MDLT/L/002
Overall Responsibility: Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the successful candidate will ensure provision of effective, efficient, and quality laboratory analytical services in the hospital
Other Responsibilities:
Receive, accession and process specimens, release patient results and manage laboratory archives as per laboratory procedures.
Maintain relevant equipment in terms of routine maintenance, calibration and quality control.
Participate in proficiency testing and other quality assurance programs.
Create and maintain documents and records as required in the laboratory.
Select, bleed donors, and prepare blood and blood products for transfusion as per laboratory procedures.
Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures including but not limited to those related to safety and infection control.
Requirements
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution.
Higher National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences will be an added advantage.
Minimum three years working experience in a busy medical laboratory.
Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board with a current practice license is mandatory.
Candidates with excellent experience in Biochemistry and Hematology benches will have an added advantage
Excellent knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.
Ability to write and review SOPs.
Excellent computer skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates are requested to email their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with position title and vacancy number on the subject line, including names and contacts of three references, current and expected remuneration to ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org on or before 31st August 2021.
The email subject line MUST include position title and Vacancy number being applied for i.e LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST AKHK/MDLT/L/002
Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, or medical examination).
“Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu is an equal opportunity employer.”
