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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