Medical Laboratory Technologist I at Maasai Mara University

REF: MMU/MLT/JULY/07/2023

Job specifications/requirements
For appointment to this position, one must have: -

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution advanced from Diploma.
• Be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologist Board (KMLTTB).
• Served in the position Medical Laboratory Technologist II for at least at least three (3) years.
• Higher National Diploma in one of the following specialties i.e. Hematology, Virology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A Certificate in any of the following specialties i.e. Medical Imaging, General Laboratory Practice, HIV&AIDs from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Department, the main duties will include:

• Coordinating and organizing in the setting up of equipment for testing then analyze and document all specimens and make a report on the results of the tests.
• Supervising on the general maintenance of the laboratory by ensuring the general cleanliness of the laboratory to provide a conducive environment for working. 
• Mentoring and coaching new medical laboratory technologists by training on the execution of the tasks in the medical laboratory
• Preparing the patient for the extraction of samples for test, record and analyze the samples for diagnosis. 
• Preparing the setup for analyzing the test samples and oversee the disinfection and sterilization for the same equipment. 
• Recording the results for diagnosed samples then archive for the future reference of the same diagnosis. 
• Ensuring the compliance of standard operating procedures for quality and standard results. 
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned or delegated from time to time.