Volunteer Laboratory Technologist

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

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.

Key Result Areas

• Quality of lab services- Accurate, reliable and timely.
• Cleaning and orderliness of the workplace
• FIFO and FEFO application in stock management
• Daily recording and tracking of temperatures in the fridges.
• Timely reporting.

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.

Required Experience & Competencies

• Two  years’ experience in clinical laboratories.
• Flexibility at work.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Team player

Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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