Phlebotomist

Aga Khan Health Services: With community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili Community's health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan. More information......

• Certificate in Phlebotomy from a reputable Institution.
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences will be an added advantage.
• At least two years' working experience in a similar position.
• Excellent public relations and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Candidates who have worked in an accredited laboratory will have an added advantage

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira, Kabarnet and upcoming Medical Centre in Lodwar. The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified candidates for the following professional position:

PHLEBOTOMIST

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for safe collection of laboratory samples following laid down procedures, ensuring suitability of test samples and privacy of patients and personnel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Timely collection of blood samples and other types of specimens for laboratory investigations from both in-patients and out-patients as per test requirements.
• Timely recording and distribution of specimens to laboratory for processing.
• Maintain adequate stocks of phlebotomy supplies within the section.
• Bleed donors as per the laboratory standard operating procedures.
• Attend to patients' queries and demonstrate good public relations and customer care.
• Perform and manage quality control checks for all pre-analytical processes, consumables, and the environment.

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