Laboratory Technologist-Assistant

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.

The Laboratory Technologist-Assistant will actively contribute in the improvement of quality of care by ensuring quality laboratory services are delivered to the beneficiaries. He/she will be supervising all laboratory assistants and will build capacity with them through laboratory assistants training and on bench trainings. He/She will report to the 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 qualified and incentive staff.

• Ensure that all relevant records are updated and maintained.

• Monitor and supervise 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 laboratory in-charge.

• Ensure SOPS are used at all times.

• Ensuring safety procedures in the laboratory are maintained.

• Preparing of stains, reagents and solutions necessary for all lab tests.

• Participate in the department planning and forecasting of laboratory supplies.

• Monitor proper safety standards in the laboratory.

• Organize biological samples for shipment.

• Writing and reviewing Sops.

• Timely submission of weekly, Monthly, and quartly reports.

• Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability.

• Performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations.

Human Resource:

• Supervise laboratory incentive staff in collaboration with the senior lab technologist to ensure work is done properly.

• Countercheck all work done by incentive staff.

Program Activities:

• Ensure laboratory tests are performed accurately and timely.

• Ensure revised SOPs are used in all testing procedures.

• Ensure proper collection, packaging, and transportation of laboratory samples to Nairobi hospital and/or another outsourced Centre.

• Ensure proper storage of laboratory reagents and cold chain system to avoid compromised reagents that may lead to false reporting.

​Reporting and Coordination:

• Ensure all laboratory reports are done on time and sent to Supervisor, HIS, HM and other offices as may be indicated.

• Notify the supervisor of all investigations above the normal threshold.

• Report any laboratory incidents to the senior lab technologist.

Safeguarding:

• Demonstrates a commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct by preventing any form of abuse, exploitation or harassment. Promotes a safe and respectful environment for clients, colleagues and communities whilst promptly reporting any safeguarding concerns in accordance with IRC policies and procedures.

Others:

• Carry out any other duty assigned by your supervisor.

Key Result Areas

• Quality of lab services- reliable and timely.

• Cleaning and orderliness of the workplace

• FIFO and FEFO application in stock management

• Training of lab assistants’ course and other CME

• Timely reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma in medical laboratory sciences.

• MUST be registered by KMLTTB.

Required Experience & Competencies:

• 1 years experience in clinical laboratories.

• Experience working with non-profitable organization.

• Flexibility at work.

• Cultural sensitivity.

• Team player.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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