Medical Laboratory Technician I

Duties and responsibilities

• Examining specimens;
• Writing and recording of results;
• Dispatching results for clinical management;
• Mentoring and coaching trainees on practical attachment;
• Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms/specimens;
• Preparing clients for collection of specimens;
• Receiving, collecting, labelling and registering specimens;

Requirements for appointment

For appointment of this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of Medical Laboratory Technician II for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
• Registration certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.