Job Description
SENIOR MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST - JOB GROUP CPSB 08/‘L’ (5 POSTS)
Kakamega, Kenya
This Job will expire on 22nd September, 2023 at 11.59 P.M
Basic Salary Scale: 42,970x1,920 – 44,890x2000 – 46,890x2,110 – 49,000x2,170 – 51,170x2,550 – 53,720x2,650 – 56,370x2,750-59,120 pm.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
i.Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms and specimens;
ii.Preparing clients for collection of specimens;
iii.Receiving, collecting, labelling and registering specimens;
iv.Disaggregating specimens for processing and analysis;
v.Preparing reagents, stains and blood products;
vi.Supervising the disinfection, washing and sterilization of apparatus;
vii.Maintaining equipment and reagents for vector insecticides application, monitoring and evaluation;
viii.Preparing media for culture and sensitivity testing;
ix.Examining specimens for quality;
x.Writing and recording of laboratory findings and results;
xi.Dispatching laboratory results for use in clinical management;
xii.Collecting and analyzing data;
xiii.Processing the specimen according to the specific standard operating procedures (sop);
xiv.Mentoring and coaching trainees on practical attachment; and
xv.Preparing periodical reports.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i.Served in the grade of Medical Laboratory Technologist I, Job Group CPSB 09/’K ’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii.Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board;
iii.Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
iv.(KMLTTB);
v.Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board; and
vi.Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.