Main Purpose of the Job

To administer laboratory services of the Centre, and ensure that the services are well planned for, provided with necessary resources and implemented in accordance with set policies and standards.

Key Outputs

• Laboratory services at the centre provided and managed
• Health education to TASO clients provided
• Laboratory budget drawn and implemented
• Quality control of laboratory reagents and equipment maintained
• Laboratory reagents and supplies purchased
• Safety of laboratory equipments and implement safety measures maintained

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: Laboratory Technician

Minimum Academic Qualifications

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Registered with the Allied Health Professional council and Valid Practicing License

Additional trainings required

Biosafety and Risk Management Training, training in SLAMTA and LQMS and Training in GCLP

Minimum Experience and Exposure

Two (2) years of laboratory work experience

Special Knowledge

• Laboratory diagnosis techniques
• Basic facts about HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and other chronic care management
• HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria Care policies and procedures

• Provide lab services in line with the acceptable national algorithms and standards
• Participate in center work plans and budgets
• Ensure timely forecasting and planning of activities and draw an up to date laboratory work schedule
• Develop SOPS for laboratory management procedures
• Mentor and train stand ins to develop and build their capacity
• Manage the Laboratory quality management system
• Prepare the patient for sampling, collect the right sample from the right patient at the right time and carry out the test procedures correctly, accurately and timely
• Participate in EQA and IQA, monitor and interpret QC date to benefit the laboratory
• Keep record of QC data as per procedures, fill and maintain OC logs
• Monitor consumption by filling the stock card for each item
• Requisition items from stores, monitor stock levels by stock taking
• Properly and accurately use of PPE, participate in writing a safety manual, follow laboratory safety guidelines and keep record of all incidences in the laboratory
• Ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste, maintain a clean and safe working environment and demarcate emergency exits in the Laboratory
• Participate in laboratory improvement program in the laboratory and document all activities carried out using relevant MOH tools
• Make periodic reports and submit to the respective Supervisors and staff

• Laboratory Technology skills
• Computer skills
• Stores management skills
• Counselling skills

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Registered with the Allied Health Professional council
• Valid Practicing License
• Biosafety and Risk Management Training
• Training in SLAMTA and LQMS
• Training in GCLP