Recruiter / Employer: Avenue Healthcare
Contract: Contract / Casual
Status: Active
Job information
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Healthcare
Kiambu,Kenya
Job Description
Job Objective/Purpose
The Laboratory Superintendent will be responsible for ensuring provision of high quality laboratory diagnostic services in the clinic as defined by Avenue Healthcare’s policies, protocols, procedures and standards.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain all laboratory equipment in good working condition.
Timely and accurate billing of laboratory services.
Stock management by performing daily/spot stock counts of lab supplies and report shortages to the Branch Manager
Perform daily Internal Quality Control procedures as defined by Avenue Group SOPs.
Follow laid down Lab Board approved rules for medical lab profession and adhere to Government and respective professional standards of care and treatment of patients.
Timely response to emergencies.
Carry out tests based on outlined SOPs & policies.
Maintain infection control standards when carrying out lab tests.
Observe proper disposal of medical waste
Equipment and other laboratory surfaces are properly disinfected with the right disinfectants
Observe and practice high quality of service through effective communication, prompt feedback and escalation of any unresolved issues to the Branch Manager.
Always Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Prevention of lab related errors by following the laid down policies and procedures on sample handling during pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases of testing
Personal Specifications
A Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related discipline.
A Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
3 years experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Customer focus
Ethical
Method of Application
Application documents (CV and Certificates) must be emailed to vacancies@avenuehealthcare.com with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email by 24th November 2022