Volunteer Laboratory Technologist at International Rescue Committee
About the job
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
The laboratory technologist will actively contribute in the improvement of quality of care by ensuring quality laboratory services are delivered to the beneficiaries. He/she will be supervising all laboratory assistants and will capacity build them through laboratory assistants training and on bench training. He/She will be answerable to Senior Laboratory Technologist.
Program Management
- Perform Laboratory investigations as per clinician’s request and ensure accurate, reliable and timely results.
- Maintain order and smooth flow of patients.
- Participate in in-service training and regular on bench refresher courses for Kenyan and refugee staff.
- Ensure that all relevant records are updated and maintained.
- Monitor and supervise proper usage of laboratory reagents.
- Maintain Laboratory machines in good order- cleaning and covering after use.
- Ensure general laboratory cleanliness is maintained.
- Report any unusual statistics or observations to the laboratory in-charge.
- Ensure SOPS are used at all times.
- Ensuring safety procedures in the laboratory are maintained.
- Preparing stains, reagents and solutions necessary for all lab tests.
- Participate in the department planning and forecasting of laboratory supplies.
- Monitor proper safety standards in the laboratory.
- Organize biological samples for shipment.
- Writing and reviewing Sops.
- Timely submission of weekly, Monthly, and quarterly reports.
- Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability.
- Performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations.
Human Resource
- Supervise laboratory incentive staff in collaboration with the senior lab technologist to ensure work is done properly.
- Countercheck all work done by incentive staff.
Program Activities
- Ensure laboratory tests are performed accurately and timely.
- Ensure revised SOPs are used in all testing procedures.
- Ensure proper collection, packaging and transportation of laboratory samples to Nairobi hospital and/or other outsourced centre.
- Ensure proper storage of laboratory reagents and cold chain system to avoid compromised reagents that may lead to false reporting.
Reporting And Coordination
- Ensure all laboratory reports are done on time and sent to Supervisor, HIS, HM and other offices as may be indicated.
- Notify your supervisor of all investigations above the normal threshold.
- Report any laboratory incidents to the senior lab technologist.
Others
- Carry out any other duty assigned by your supervisor.
Key Result Areas
- Quality of lab services- reliable and timely.
- Cleaning and orderliness of the workplace
- FIFO and FEFO application in stock management
- Training of lab assistant’s course and other CME
- Timely reporting.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Diploma in medical laboratory sciences.
- MUST be registered by KMLTTB.
- 3 years’ experience in clinical laboratories.
- Experience working with non-profitable organization.
- Flexibility at work.
- Cultural sensitivity.
- Team player.
Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.
Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
Disclaimer
Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.