Vacancies at CFK Africa

The Medical Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for collection, preparation, and analysis of samples/specimen in the labs**.** Observe all SOPs in the laboratory and participate in updating them when required.

LOCATION

Nairobi

Key responsibilities include:

• Cleaning and sterilizing laboratory glassware, surfaces, and equipment. Observing standard, Infection prevention control measures.
• Chatting of laboratory logs for temperature, bench, equipment, and processed samples.
• Carry out Quality control on laboratory equipment and procedures according to organization’s standard policies.
• Collecting of clinical specimens for analysis-blood, stool, urine, sputum.
• Packaging and transportation of specimen which are processed in the satellite laboratory.
• Reporting and documenting of laboratory results
• Respect strict adherence to patient confidentiality.
• Stock management of laboratory supplies.
• Preparing of laboratory reagents
• Mentor interns and students who will be attached to the lab.
• Any other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 3-years similar work experience.
• Registration and License by KMLTTB.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data critically.
• Ability to prepare and keep budgets.
• Computer literate.

Compensation:

• Compensation is dependent upon on qualifications and experience in line with CFK Africa Salary Band.

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• The Graduate Internship Program is a one-year program designed to provide guided work experience and professional development to fresh university graduates in various disciplines.

Location:

CFK Africa Kenya offices in Nairobi and other Counties as the Organization may require from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Diploma, bachelor's degree in Community Development Public Health, Medical Laboratory Technology, Health Records and Information Management, and related studies. An advanced degree will be an added advantage.
• Fresh graduate or must have graduated within the last one year from the date of the advert.
• Fresh graduates who are either beneficiaries of CFK Africa’s programs or have experienced the impact of CFK Africa’s initiatives.
• Fresh graduates who are willing to commit their time, for an entire year, to work for CFK Africa.
• Fresh graduates who demonstrate desire and passion to work in informal and peri-urban settlements in Kenya.

Reference codes for application:

• Community Health Outreach Program, WASH-CFK/CHOP/WH/2024\A
• Clinical Services Program, Laboratory Technologist -CFK/CSP/LT/2024
• Clinical Services Program, Nutritionist-CFK/CSP/NT/2024
• Clinical Services Program, Health Records Information Officer-CFK/CSP/HRIO/2024
• Girls Empowerment Program-CFK/GEP/2024
• Monitoring Evaluation and Learning- CFK/MEAL/2024

Program Structure:

Successful trainees will be paired with dedicated professional supervisors at the beginning of every engagement for year-long guidance. This is a one-year full-time engagement offers rotations across various departments, providing diverse exposure and growth.