Chief Laboratory Technologist at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Ref: DCSCLT/KUTRRH/5

Department: Clinical Services

Section/Unit: Laboratory Services

Reports to: Chief Pathologist

Direct Reports:

1. Senior Laboratory Technologist
2. Laboratory Technologist
3. Laboratory Scientist

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Pathologist, the Chief Laboratory Technologist job exists to coordinate and provide laboratory services, coordinate laboratory technology and laboratory science research and training and advise the hospital and public on the same at the KUTRRH.

Responsibilities

• Make work plans, work schedules and allocate work to other laboratory staff in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Ensure that all laboratory staff, interns and students deployed in laboratory are trained and qualified for the work they are allocated for quality service delivery in the hospital.
• Ensure that the laboratory is clean and in the required condition in order to provide conducive working environment for quality laboratory service delivery in the hospital.
• Formulate, review and amend laboratory safety policies and procedures in collaboration with the pathologists and sensitize the same to other laboratory staff in the hospital.
• Ensure that the laboratory meets the required laboratory safety standards by ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures are duly implemented in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Perform advanced medical tests and other diagnostic procedures in order to diagnose complex medical conditions in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Conduct confirmatory tests and other diagnostic procedures in order to confirm the finding of junior laboratory staff in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and management of laboratory equipment, materials and records in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Establish and maintain laboratory operating systems for implementing laboratory programmes, projects and activities in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Plan, organize and implement continuing training and development of laboratory Make work plans, work schedules and allocate work to other laboratory staff in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Ensure that all laboratory staff, interns and students deployed in laboratory are trained and qualified for the work they are allocated for quality service delivery in the hospital.
• Ensure that the laboratory is clean and in the required condition in order to provide conducive working environment for quality laboratory service delivery in the hospital.
• Formulate, review and amend laboratory safety policies and procedures in collaboration with the pathologists and sensitize the same to other laboratory staff in the hospital.
• Ensure that the laboratory meets the required laboratory safety standards by ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures are duly implemented in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Establish and maintain laboratory operating systems for implementing laboratory programmes, projects and activities in the laboratory of the hospital.
• Plan, organize and implement continuing training and development of laboratory of staff in the hospital for continuous quality and timely services delivery to patients in the hospital.
• Provide clinical research and training in Medical Laboratory Sciences and technology to students in the laboratory unit of the hospital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution or related field.
• Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board
• At least five years working experience as Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist in a reputable hospital.
• Knowledge of professional standards
• Proven track record of Laboratory research and training in a reputable institution
• Computer Literate
• Knowledge of relevant legislations

Soft skills required for the job:

• Leadership skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Compassionate
• Ability to work under pressure
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills

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