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Laboratory Technologist At Marie Stopes

Marie Stopes

NGO / Non-Profit Associations full time Nairobi Posted 21 hours ago

Marie Stopes International is an international non-governmental organisation providing contraception and safe abortion services in 37 countries around the world. Marie Stopes International as an organisation lobbies in favour of access to abortion, and provides a variety of sexual and reproductive healthcare services including advice, vasectomies, and abortions in the UK and other countries where it is legal to do so. In 2015 there were an estimated 21 million women around the world using a method of contraception provided by Marie Stopes International provided. The contraception and safe abortion services that the organisation provided in 2015 averted 6.3 million unintended pregnancies, 4 million unsafe abortions and 18,100 maternal deaths. The organisation's core services include family planning; safe abortion and post-abortion care; maternal and child health care, including safe delivery and obstetrics; diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections; and HIV/AIDS prevention.Key Responsibilities Perform routine laboratory test procedures as outlined in the MSK laboratory standard operating procedure manuals and report test results  Perform and adhere to daily quality assurance and quality control procedures in performing all testing Correlate clinical information and/or previous lab results and report discrepancies to supervisors and other appropriate personnel. Consult with superiors or senior clinicians when no pre-set criteria for decision- making is available before taking action Collect and direct the collection of specimens with rigid attention to proper patient identification, priority status and hospital and laboratory safety and infection control policies for clinical testing Maintain and operate lab equipment; be able to detect malfunctions as they occur by review of results. Troubleshoot the problem with vendor representative and raise the requests for repairs Provide recommendation on new tests to introduce to the clinic based on market research results Follow protocol for running and documenting control values Collect, evaluate, and report quality management data in order to monitor and improve laboratory performance Work closely with all laboratory personnel to ensure timely client service and accurate test results Maintain open communication with supervisors, doctors, and fellow employees to ensure optimal operation of department. Communicate pertinent information to other members of the health care team in a clinically relevant time frame to enhance the lab's contribution to patient care Write and update laboratory procedures under supervision as required by quality teams Liaise with the Quality Assurance team to report any clinical incidences and seek support where intervention is required Documentation - Properly and accurately documents/charts observations and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient, and ensures proper records are maintained of the same Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. This should be done in Liaison with the Centre manager to ensure the lab is always covered while away Confidentiality - Preserve and protect patient and client confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols Correctly dispose of bio-hazardous materials, labelling and handling of all materials Adhere and adapt to organizational goals, objectives, and standards of performance, policies and procedures Ensure that all relevant practicing licenses are up to date and copies maintained in the personal files in the facilities Any other duties that maybe assigned by the line manager REQUIREMENTS Minimum Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognised institution.  Valid License from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board Minimum of two (2) years post training experience in the same position  Skills Capable of performing tests in all clinical laboratory sections: bacteriology, immunohematology, chemistry, haematology, parasitology, serology and urinalysis  Fully aware of quality control protocols  Fully conversant on Infection prevention and control