Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa

Job Summary

Reporting to the Section Head Haematology, the Laboratory Technologist will ensure provision of effective, efficient, quality laboratory analytical services in the Laboratory.

Responsibilities

Receive and analyze Haematology/special Haematology specimens.
Maintain appropriate internal controls in Haematology/special Haematology to ensure validity of reports.
Manage routine and planned preventive maintenance of equipment in Haematology.
Perform tests with maximum efficiency ensuring maximum utilization of reagents and time following laid down standard operating procedures.
Communicate urgent/critical/abnormal test results within recommended period of time and maintain appropriate documentation.

Observe/comply with Health & Safety requirements in the laboratory by maintaining high standards of hygiene and general cleanliness in the work area.

Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Participate in continuous medical education

Receive specimens for Immunohaematology and carry out appropriate testing observing internal quality checks to ensure validity of test results.

Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures in Haematology and Immuno-haematology.
Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or designee.

Requirements

Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution;
Registration with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologists Board is mandatory;
Minimum 3 (three) years' working experience;
Demonstrable computer literacy;
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
Positive attitude towards work and other members of the team;
Ability to work under pressure;
Unquestionable integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Professional attitude and strong work ethic with attention to timeliness.

---