Key Responsibilities:
Receive and consent participants referred to the Eremet onsite laboratory for specimen collection
Perform phlebotomy and prepare samples for investigation purposes
Collect oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs as required
Accurately label and analyze samples (blood, NP/OPs, tissue etc.)
Proper documentation of applicable study data during all study procedures
Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment
Monitor the status of laboratory supplies and make necessary orders
Complete QA/QC assignments on laboratory data, samples and records
Keep lab work areas clean and organized
Assist with laboratory administrative duties.
Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Vacancy Requirements:
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Mandatory
Fluency in English Turkana and Swahili both written and spoken. Mandatory
Be registered and with a valid practicing license from the KMLLTB Mandatory
Certificate in "Good Clinical Practice" and/or "Human Subjects Protection" Mandatory
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite. Mandatory
Someone who has experience in working in Isiolo county Mandatory
Excellent communication skills, ability to work well in a team Mandatory
Experience working knowledge in research Mandatory
Excellent interpersonal and organization skills Mandatory