Volunteer Laboratory Technologist NGO Job IRC
Medical Jobs. International Rescue Committee Jobs
Job Purpose/Objective
The laboratory technologist will actively contribute to the improvement of quality of care by ensuring quality laboratory services are delivered to the beneficiaries. He/she will be involved in capacity building of laboratory assistants through mentorship and on-bench training. He/She will be answerable to facility in charge.
Program Management
- Perform Laboratory investigations as per clinician’s request and ensure accurate, reliable and timely results.
- Maintain order and smooth flow of patients.
- Participate in in-service training and regular on bench refresher courses for Kenyan and refugee staff.
- Ensure that all relevant records are updated and maintained.
- Monitor and ensure proper usage of laboratory reagents.
- Maintain Laboratory machines in good order- cleaning and covering after use.
- Ensure general laboratory cleanliness is maintained.
- Report any unusual statistics or observations to the facility/Laboratory-in-charge.
Ensure SOPS are used at all times.
- Ensuring safety standards and procedures in the laboratory are monitored and maintained.
- Preparing of stains, reagents and solutions necessary for all lab tests.
- Participate in the planning and forecasting of laboratory supplies in the department.
- Timely submission of weekly, Monthly, and quarterly reports to Supervisor and MEAL team or other offices as may be indicated.
- Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability.
Countercheck all work done by incentive staff.
- Ensure proper collection, packaging and transportation of laboratory samples to referral laboratories.
- Ensure proper storage of laboratory reagents and cold chain system to avoid compromised reagents that may lead to false reporting.
- Notify your supervisor of all investigations above the normal threshold.
- Report any laboratory incidents to the facility and senior lab technologist.
- Carry out any other duty assigned by your supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma in medical laboratory sciences from a recognized college/university.
- Must have registration certificate and a valid license with KMLTTB.
- Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
How to Apply
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