Closing date: 16 Feb 2018

Reporting to the Centre Manager, the Medical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for all laboratory activities within the Centre. This will include performing routine and complex analytical tests on human body fluids and tissues to provide accurate data to the health care tea for optimal diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease states. The Medical Laboratory Technologist may also be required to conduct other activities as assigned by the Centre Manager.

Key Responsibilities
· Performs routine laboratory test procedures as outlined in the MSK laboratory standard operating procedure manuals and reports test results. Adheres to quality assurance and quality control procedures in performing all testing.

· Correlates clinical information and/or previous lab results and reports discrepancies to supervisors and other appropriate personnel. Consults with superiors or senior clinicians when no pre-set criteria for decision- making is available before taking action.

· Collects and directs the collection of specimens with rigid attention to proper patient identification, priority status and hospital and laboratory safety and infection control policies for clinical testing.

· Maintains and operates lab equipment; able to detect malfunctions as they occur by review of instruments results. Troubleshoots the problem with vendor representative and raises the requests for repairs.

· Participates in developmental work on new tests.

· Follows protocol for running and documenting control values.

· Collects, evaluates, and reports quality management data in order to monitor and improve laboratory performance.

· Works closely with all laboratory personnel to ensure timely client service and accurate test results.

· Maintains open communication with supervisors, doctors, and fellow employees to ensure optimal operation of department. Communicates pertinent information to other members of the health care team in a clinically relevant time frame to enhance the lab’s contribution to patient care.

· Writes and updates laboratory procedures under supervision as required by quality teams

· Liaises with the Quality Assurance team to report any clinical incidences and seek support where intervention is required.

· Documentation – Properly and accurately documents/charts observations and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient, and ensures proper records are maintained of the same.

· Continuing Education – Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. This should be done in Liaison with the Center manager to ensure the lab is always covered while away.

· Confidentiality – Preserves and protects patient and client confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation.

· Safety – Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations.

· Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.

· Correctly disposes of bio-hazardous materials, labelling and handling of all materials.

· Compliance – Adheres and adapts to organizational goals, objectives, and standards of performance, policies and procedures.

· Ensures that all relevant practice licenses are up to date and copies maintained in the personal files in the facilities

· Any other duties that maybe assigned by the line manager.

Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

· Minimum Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognised institution.

· Valid License from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board

Experience:

· Minimum of two (2) years post training experience in the same position.

Skills:

· Capable of performing tests in all clinical laboratory sections: bacteriology, immunohematology, chemistry, haematology, parasitology, serology and urinalysis.

· Fully aware of quality control protocols.

· Fully conversant on Infection prevention and control

Attitude / Motivation:

Successful performance at MSI is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others. There are 13 key behaviours that MSI encourages in all employees and they are defined below:

· Initiative

Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution

· Innovative

Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome

· Effective Communication

Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and concise.

· Responsive

Being responsive to changing priorities and demands

· Working Efficiently

Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met

· Sharing Information

Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality

· Focus on Learning

Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further

· Commitment

Awareness and understanding of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements

· Driven

Drive and determination to deliver results

· Accountable

Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate

· Embracing Change

Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly

· Motivated

Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximise potential

· Team Player

Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CV, with contact details of 3 referees including their email addresses (1 of which should be your immediate supervisor, 1 former supervisor and 1 any other not relatives) should be submitted to: pd@mariestopes.or.ke on or before 16 February 2018.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contactedNB: Please clearly indicate in the subject line as “Laboratory technologist ”