Medical Laboratory Technician II at Kenya Forest Service (KFS)

Job Description

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II - REF KFS/MLT/II/2024 - KFS GRADE 10 - (1) POSITIONS
Entry Requirements :

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) from a recognized training institution
• Served in the grade of Instructor II/lab technician II for at least three (3) years or an equivalent grade in any relevant institution
• Proficiency in Computer applications
• Fulfils requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of tissue culture procedures and techniques.
• Goods skills in record maintenance.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols.
• Ability to perform a range of clinical lab tests, chemical analyses, and biological samples.
• Ability to draw intravenous and peripheral blood.
• Knowledge of sterile product preparation.
• Knowledge of drug regulations.
• Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
• Knowledge of generic and trade names of commonly prescribed medications.
• Experience with administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Promote public values and principles
• Mentoring and coaching

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer

Duties & responsibilities

• Perform routine tests in the college clinic laboratory
• Help the medical personnel diagnose and treat disease
• Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts
• Make chemical and biological analyses of cells, tissue, blood, or other body specimens
• Prepare samples of body tissue
• Performing technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis and immunology.
• Reporting test results following clinic protocols alerting providers and/or nurses about abnormal results
• Ensuring quality control in collecting specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies (Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment).
• Complying with all laboratory policies and Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control.
• Promote public values and principles
• Mentoring and coaching