Carrying out routine diagnostic work on patient samples for diagnosis, management monitoring and treatment of patients
ROLE; Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: HEALTH
GRADE: 10
EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years
REPORTS TO: Health Services Director
VACANCIES : 1 Position
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Carrying out routine diagnostic laboratory work on patient samples for diagnosis and management monitoring and treatment of the patients
Ordering, inventory, storage and general stock control of all laboratory consumables and non-consumables
Maintenance, calibration and ensuring servicing of lab equipment
Supervising all lab personnel and activities
Training i.e. being involved in all hospital training programmes where necessary or when need arises
Making sure all lab results are out on time i.e. lab results turn over
Laboratory internal and external quality control
Compiling monthly, quarterly and annual statistics and reports
Lab outbreak management
Participating in EPA activities and programmes and notifiable disease consciousness
General coordination, packaging, communicating and receipt of all samples and results for ALL REFERRAL tests
Supervision of nursing staff doing rapid HIV testing in the prevention of mother to child transmission programmes
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
5 Ordinary levels including Mathematics and English
Three (3) years’ experience in a similar environment
Key Competencies
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work effectively, both independently and within a team
Ability to handle pressure and work with minimum supervision
