JOB DETAILS:

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing routine laboratory investigations for patients. Ensure security and hygiene measures are always respected.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Collect samples, including performing phlebotomy and conducting home visits to patients unable to travel to health facility, and conducting routine laboratory investigations for patients
  • Interpret laboratory results, communicate findings to clinicians and file reports while ensuring confidentiality
  • Process specimens to be sent to outside laboratories and do follow up
  • Maintain quality control of specimen samples
  • Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria, including universal precautions, are met; manage waste as per good laboratory practices
  • Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisors in case of malfunctioning
  • Monitor the consumption of supplies and equipment required for laboratory activities and notify supervisors of re-stocking needs
  • Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Advanced Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques is required
• Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council is required
• Valid practicing license is required

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role is required

Experience working with an international NGO is an added advantage