Lab Technologist

3 months ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya CURE International Full time
In 1998, CURE International, in cooperation with the African Inland Church, opened the AIC-CURE International Hospital in Kijabe, Kenya. Along with being CURE's first hospital, CURE Kenya was Africa's first orthopedic pediatric teaching hospital for children with disabilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assist the lab technician in carrying out laboratory investigations as per established standards
Prompt, efficient and effective communication of the results to the concerned personnel
Maintaining confidential and complete documentation of all patient's results
Maintaining cleanliness of the work
Improve skills by attending required continuing education opportunities
Participate in the facility's Quality Improvement Program
Maintain warm, sensitive and cooperative relationships with patients, families, co-workers, department managers, administration and medical staff etc.
Participate in staff morning devotions
Assist in Carrying out the lab investigations on Sundays for Monday surgeries
To outsource the investigations that are not done here in kijabe hospital
Perform any other reasonable duty and responsibilities that may be assigned by the supervisor as deemed necessary
In-charge of all quality activities in relation to this position as per the Hospital Standards.
Ensure compliance with all the requirements of the quality management system ( Safecare ).

REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED AT ENTRY

Diploma in Medical Laboratory or with equivalent education/work
Two years of experience in laboratory work performing laboratory procedures

Skills, Abilities, Special licenses or Certificate

Compassion:
Empathy is necessary when working closely with patients who might be in pain or under emotional duress.

Attention to Detail:
Performing tests will require exact measurements and a good eye for detail, or the results could be false.

Dexterity:
Work with hands and will need skill to work with small vials, test tubes, and delicate lab equipment.

Stamina:
Lab technicians work long days on their feet, sometimes hunched over a workstation for long periods of time.

Technical Skill:
Need to understand complex lab machinery and computer programs used to conduct tests.
Integrity and a professional attitude
Ability to do detailed work and maintain a high level of accuracy
Good communication and interpersonal skills.