Locum Laboratory Technologists

AAR Healthcare is currently one of the largest providers of outpatient healthcare services in East Africa, operating a network of 21 clinics across Kenya and serving over 300,000 clients annually. The organization employs experienced medical staff and management, and utilizes internationally approved disease management protocols, drug formulary, and state-of-the-art information technology systems to provide consistent treatment.

This Locum Laboratory Technologist role is based in Eldoret. Reporting to the Health Centre Manager, the incumbent is responsible for performing laboratory-based scientific medical investigations to provide accurate and timely laboratory diagnosis.

Overall Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Health Centre Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for performing laboratory based scientific medical investigation in order to provide laboratory diagnosis.

Key Responsibilities

• Registration, collection and processing of client samples within the limits of specific tests.
• Communication of laboratory results.
• Maintain high standards of quality laboratory practice by use of proper reagents, well calibrated machines and clean working environment.
• Preparation of laboratory reports.
• Participation in internal QC programmes and log in the appropriate registers.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

Education and Certification

• A diploma in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Must have a registration certificate from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologist Board (KMLTTB).

Experience

• At least two (2) years of appropriate experience in medical laboratory functions.

Required Skills and Attributes

• ICT competency.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-motivated and a team player.
• Pleasant personality.