Job Description
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University’s Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. ​For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to car​e, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan University’s Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.​
Responsibilities :
Attend to patients at offsite stations (at their homes or offices) for collection of samples Distribute samples to respective sections in the system Preparation of samples for transportation to the analysing laboratory Ensuring that correct test entries are made and correct tests are charged to the patients Label samples correctly and send or deliver them for testing Answer patient questions and provide useful information Perform tests with maximum efficiency utilizing reagents appropriately by following laid down standard operating procedures to achieve expected turn-around time Responsible for accurately completing records and reports and other statistical information Maintain appropriate internal controls on all processes in the Laboratory to ensure validity of reports. Monitor and manage routine and planned preventive maintenance of equipment in the Laboratory. Perform tests with maximum efficiency utilizing reagents appropriately by following laid down standard operating procedures to achieve expected turn-around time. Communicate urgent/critical/abnormal test results to appropriate clinicians with recommended period of time and maintain appropriate documentation. Observe/comply with Health & Safety requirements in the laboratory by maintaining high standards of hygiene and general cleanliness in the work area. Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Requirements:
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institute Registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician & Technologist Board Current practicing license 3 years working experience. Licensed by NTSA to ride a motorcycle Well versed in the required discipline Team player Attention to detail Good communication skills