Laboratory Technologist

About CFK Africa: Founded in 2001, CFK Africa (formerly Carolina for Kibera) exists to improve public health and economic prosperity in the informal settlements in Kenya. CFK combines service with responsible research to inform and assist participatory development in other informal settlements globally.

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Job Description: Responsible for collection, preparation and analysis of samples/specimen in the labs.* Mentor interns and students who will be attached to the lab. Observe all SOPs in the laboratory and participate in updating them when required*.**

Responsible to: Laboratory Technologist In-charge

Responsible for: Intern-Laboratory

Employment Type: Contractor

1.Key Responsibilities:

· Chatting of laboratory logs for temperature, bench, equipment and processed samples.

· Carry out Quality control on laboratory equipment and procedures according to organization’s standard policies.

· Collecting of clinical specimens for analysis-blood, stool, urine, sputum.

· Packaging and transportation of specimen which are processed in the satellite laboratory.

· Reporting and documenting of laboratory results

· Respect strict adherence to patient confidentiality.

· Stock management of laboratory supplies.

· Preparing of laboratory reagents

· Cleaning and sterilizing laboratory glassware, surfaces and equipment, observing standard Infection prevention control measures.

· Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

2. Qualifications and skills:

· Diploma holder in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution.

· Registration and License by KMLTTB.

· Ability to work with minimum supervision.

· Ability to analyze and evaluate data critically.

· Ability to prepare and keep budgets.

· Computer literate.