NGO Jobs Kenya. Lab Technologist

2014 NGO Jobs Kenya

NRHS seeks highly qualified candidates for the following positions in a Penile Microbiome study (Afya Jozi, Afya Jamii)

Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization with its headquarters in Kisumu dedicated to improving reproductive health of men and women.

NRHS has several research projects related to HIV prevention and reproductive health.

Job Title : Laboratory Technologist
Location : Kisumu

Reporting To : Research DirectorJob Description:

Purpose:
The Lab Technician will be based at UNIM Clinic Laboratory in Kisumu to receive, verify and analyze specimens, record results on appropriate forms and report results promptly to the clinical staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare the laboratory equipment and specimens for tests.
• Assist in collecting and performing quantitative and qualitative laboratory analysis of blood, serum, urine and other biological specimens from study patients.
• Laboratory assay tests will include, but not be limited to: light microscopy, culture, antibody testing, specimen staining.
• Keep proper and clear documents of tests performed and results as per protocol.
• Record test results in research study databases.
• In partnership with the procurement and stores, manage the consumables and equipment inventory and place timely orders for re-stocking of necessary items.
• Assist and participate in the collection and packaging of specimens for transfer to other labs.
• Keep information about clients in strict confidence.
• Be fully responsible and accountable for NRHS resources assigned to you.
• Maintain high standards in good laboratory practice (GLP), laboratory safety, and laboratory hygiene/ infection control.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism in the conduct of laboratory duties.
• Any other official duty that relates to your work.

Qualifications and competencies

• Must have excellent knowledge and previous experience in microbiology and light microscopy.
• Ability to work well in a team and with minimum supervision.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in a busy clinical or research laboratory with previous work in microbiology.
• Good laboratory and analytical skills.
• At least a diploma in Medical Laboratory technology
• Must be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologist & Technicians Board.

Desirable attributes:

• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Proactive and reliable

Applications Should Include:
A cover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualifications in the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contact
A current CV
Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional referees

Apply via email to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with the job title on the subject line.

Applications should be received by the Human Resources Manager on or before 24th February, 2014