This role involves executing various laboratory investigations and ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of laboratory services within the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). The technologist is responsible for maintaining high standards of quality control, proper record keeping, and strict adherence to professional and safety regulations.
Job Specification (Responsibilities and Duties)
The Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for:
- Ensure proper handling of laboratory records to keep confidentiality of data as per the legal requirements.
- Carry out all laboratory tests in line with the laid down policies, procedures of the laboratory investigations and related duties in KPA (Skills document and post SARB or hap on safe copy).
- Ensure the use of proper laboratory working manuals.
- Participate in Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Control (EQC).
- Ensure proper use and care of laboratory equipment including medical and microbiological apparatus.
- Process and prepare slides for diagnostic purposes, smears for microscopic examination.
- Ensure specimens are put and stored in their correct specimen containers and conditions.
- Register all specimens received in the laboratory in a systematic recording log.
- Ensure continuous enforcement of occupational health safety and environment policies at the workplace.
- Handle all medical waste with care and dispose of it appropriately.
- Maintain proper inventory of laboratory wears and chemicals as per the NEMA and MSDS in order to create a safe working environment.
Person Specifications (Qualifications and Experience)
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- KCSE or its equivalent.
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized institution.
- Registered member of Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technologists Board.
- ICT Skills.
- Demonstrated high degree of professional competency, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of laboratory services with at least three (3) years' experience in the same field.
- Certificate in Pre-service/in-service training in ethics, laws and integrity is essential.
- Compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya: Ethics and integrity.
- Attendance of a relevant course in the field.
- UPHOLD CAP 253A of 1999 - KMLTT ACT.
