Laboratory Technologist

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI  - CRISPP PROJECT

Applications are invited for the following positions:-

The University of Nairobi’s School of Medicine, through the Department of Clinical Medicine  and Therapeutics, College of Health Sciences, has received funding from the US Centers for  Disease Control and Prevention to support the implementation of high quality, equitable,  accessible, sustainable and comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment and support  services in Nairobi and Central Kenya regions. To achieve this objective, the Project seeks to fill  the following positions.

LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST- 3 POSTS - AD/2/89/13- CHS

Location: Nairobi/Kiambu/Kirinyaga

Applicants should be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology/science with  a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a busy clinical laboratory and should be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board (KMLTTB); and be computer literate. Applicants with a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology and 5 years’ experience in a busy clinical laboratory will also be considered. Those with additional certification in GCLP and/or laboratory quality management systems will have a distinct advantage. The successful candidates will;

• perform routine and special laboratory tests,

• work in partnership with partner laboratories to implement a quality improvement program

• establish and maintain systems for implementation of laboratory activities including  planning for and  introduction of new diagnostic procedures,

• participate in development, implementation and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),

• mentor medical laboratory technologists in satellite laboratories,

• offer technical assistance in the strengthening of commodity management practices to ensure regular uninterrupted laboratory services for HIV care and treatment programs, 4

• Offer technical support in the establishment of a functional laboratory network.

Please note that all the position is full-time and on a one year contract renewable on

satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Please note also that the University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

NOTE:

Applicants should submit seven (7) copies of the application letter and supporting documents stating their preferred location in the letter to :-

The Principal,

College of Health Sciences,

P.O Box 30197 00100,

Nairobi.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY: MARCH 15, 2013