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- 2 POSTS -AD/2/99/13- CHS

Location : Kiambu/Kerugoya

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. Those with HND in medical laboratory technology and at least 3 years experience in a busy clinical laboratory  will also be considered. Additional certification in GCLP and laboratory quality systems will have a
distinct advantage. The successful candidate will: work in partnership with partner laboratories, quality  assurance and quality control in the laboratory, leading to accreditation with internationally recognized standards. Participate in internal and external quality assurance programmes. Establish and maintain systems for implementation of laboratory activities: Planning introduction of new diagnostic procedures, monitoring and evaluation. Ensure quality procedures are maintained in the pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases of specimens processing. Participate in development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Development of bio-safety programmes in the laboratory. Supervise and mentor Medical laboratory Technologists in satellite project laboratories. Implementation of commodity management practices to ensure regular and consistent supply of equipment and laboratory consumable.


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

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