Satellite Laboratory Technologist - Ministry of Health

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Closing Date

Nov

17

Job Category: Equivalent of GoK Job Group J
Location: Field-based with deployment anywhere in Kenya
Reports To: Satellite Laboratory Supervisor
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 Satellite Laboratory Supervisors, the Sattellite Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for receiving biomedical samples at the satellite (peripheral county-based) laboratory and conducting confirmatory and quality assurance HIV testing, blood processing and storage.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Receiving blood specimens from the field and validating documentation
  • Processing of blood through separation of blood into plasma and preparation of DBS specimens
  • Perform QA/QC HIV retesting on received biomedical samples
  • Perform HIV prevalence testing using Geenius HIV-1 assay on biomedical samples
  • Documenting all received, tested, and stored biomedical samples into the Laboratory Data Management System (LDMS (TM))
  • Supply, elute and aliquot QC material for field teams
  • Ensure proper waste management and disposal
  • Prepare and ship specimens from the satellite to the central laboratory
Requirements
  • Diploma or higher qualification in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Biomedical Sciences.
  • Degree in relevant field would be an added advantage
  • Must have a minimum 2 year experience working in a busy biomedical or related molecular research laboratory
  • Availability for full time field work anywhere in Kenya
  • Availability to work non-standard working hours (evening, weekends and holidays)
How To Apply
To apply for this position visit https://enketo.ona.io/x/#Y3md

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.

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