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Laboratory Technologist Job at Aga Khan Hospital

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 9001:2008 certification, 15015189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services and is moving towards Joint Commission International Accreditation. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has also expanded its services to Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho. Busia and Homa Bay Counties.

Reporting to the Senior House Officer In charge the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing documentation, processing patient’s samples, ensuring timely dispatch of results and maintain records as per the AKHK laboratory policy.

Laboratory Technologist Job Responsibilities

• Maintain relevant equipment In terms of routine maintenance, calibration and quality control.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures including but not limited to those related to safety and Infection control.

Requirements for the Laboratory Technologist Job

• Higher National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution.
• Excellent knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in hematology, biochemistry and microbiology.
• Ability to write and review SOPs.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Minimum two years working experience in a busy medical laboratory.
• Knowledge and experience in ISO 15189 Standard is desirable.
• Possession of a Phlebotomy certificate will be an added advantage.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board with a current practice license is mandatory.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to email their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees, current and expected salary to ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org on or before 14th July, 2017.

Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification. “Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu is an equal opportunity employer”