Closing Date
Nov
17
Job Category: Equivalent of GoK Job Group J
Location: Field-based with deployment anywhere in Kenya
Reports To: Field Team Leader
Duration: 6 months
Terms of Service: Temporary
Language Requirements: English and Kiswahili required. Proficiency in any local language is an advantage
Overall Job Function
Reporting to their respective Field Team Leaders, the Field Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for collecting blood samples and conducting rapid testing in the household.
Key Responsibilities:
To apply for this position follow this link https://enketo.ona.io/x/#Y3mG
All applications to be addressed to the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health
Register your application and complete your online application form and upload your letter of application and CV
NB
Your CV should not be more than three (3) pages and should have names of three (3) professional references with their cell phone numbers and email addresses. At least one should be either your current or former supervisor.
Do not attach copies of certificates or any other document
Deadline: All applications should be received by 17th November 2017 by 5.00 pm
Candidates are advised to apply for one position only which suits their experience
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. All applicants will be required to provide their original and copies of academic and professional certificates and a national identity card at the point of interview
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Julius Korir, CBS
Principal Secretary,Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Location: Field-based with deployment anywhere in Kenya
Reports To: Field Team Leader
Duration: 6 months
Terms of Service: Temporary
Language Requirements: English and Kiswahili required. Proficiency in any local language is an advantage
Overall Job Function
Reporting to their respective Field Team Leaders, the Field Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for collecting blood samples and conducting rapid testing in the household.
Key Responsibilities:
- Obtain informed consent, assent or parental/guardian permission from eligible members to conduct blood draws and required testing
- Conduct phlebotomy (venous blood draw and capillary finger and infant heel stick blood draws), followed by all other survey testing procedures including rapid HIV testing, Hepatitis B, and syphilis testing
- Label all collected blood samples, document all test results on a tablet and manual formats and package samples for storage and shipping
- Ensure safe disposal of biohazard waste
- Provide referral to care and treatment, and social services to all eligible survey participants
- Diploma or higher degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Biomedical Sciences required
- Registered Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) with a valid licence
- Must have experience in phlebotomy (venous blood draw and capillary finger and infant heel stick blood draws)
- Experience in field data collection and/or surveys an added advantage
- Availability for full time field work anywhere in Kenya
- Availability to work non-standard working hours (evening, weekends and holidays)
To apply for this position follow this link https://enketo.ona.io/x/#Y3mG
All applications to be addressed to the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health
Register your application and complete your online application form and upload your letter of application and CV
NB
Your CV should not be more than three (3) pages and should have names of three (3) professional references with their cell phone numbers and email addresses. At least one should be either your current or former supervisor.
Do not attach copies of certificates or any other document
Deadline: All applications should be received by 17th November 2017 by 5.00 pm
Candidates are advised to apply for one position only which suits their experience
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. All applicants will be required to provide their original and copies of academic and professional certificates and a national identity card at the point of interview
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Julius Korir, CBS
Principal Secretary,Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Treat any job employment advert that requires you to send any money for "processing" as a scam. Do not apply or agree to send any money to any employer for any job application.