Full Time
Aga kHan Hospital
Laboratory Technologist
Malindi Outreach Centre
Summary of the Role:
- Reporting to the Clinic Lead and Laboratory Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate, timely and cost-effective testing of patients’ samples to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in compliance with quality management protocols.
- Receive, assess and process specimens and perform laboratory tests accurately and efficiently in accordance with SOPs.
- Perform and document IQC, participate in EQA and monitor laboratory quality indicators.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of results, including prompt communication of critical and abnormal results.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, registers and reports.
- Ensure proper equipment maintenance, reporting of faults/downtime, and calibration in liaison with the Laboratory Manager.
- Manage laboratory reagents and consumables, including timely ordering, stock monitoring and cost-effective utilization.
- Comply with laboratory safety, infection prevention and quality management requirements.
- Support effective laboratory operations, including specimen referral, handover, staff guidance and timely submission of monthly reports.
Essential and Desirable Criteria:
- A minimum of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
- Registered by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board (KMLTTB) and in possession of valid practicing license.
- At least two (2) years’ working experience, preferably in a hospital set up.
- Knowledge of laboratory quality initiatives
- Working knowledge of ISO:15189, JCIA and Safe Care audits will be an added advantage.
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Deadline: 5thSeptember 2026
- Interested candidates are requested to email their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees, current and expected salary via the email on or before 5th September 2026. Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification. Please indicate the position you are interested in on the subject line
- AKHS is committed to stringent safeguarding principles and enforces a zero-tolerance stance towards behaviors inconsistent with institutional safeguarding principles. Successful candidates will be required to align with these standards, undergo a comprehensive background check which will include thorough reference and credential assessments and employment history checks.