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• Initiate ordering and supplies of laboratory
  logistics
• Manage stock at PHFs
• Keep DHSS Laboratory rrecords (stock cards,
  books etc)
• Monitor expiries and with draw and destroy
• Ensure external and internal quality
  assurance
• Maintain Laboratory equipment and inventory
• Avail data capturing tools
• Ensure quality improvement, SLAMTA and
  quality assurance
• Request for logistical support
• Plan and coordinate PHFs
• Plan, Budget and review DHSS performance
• Conduct Joint performance reviews and support
  visits to DHOs, MTC and DLFP
• Follow up timely submission for all PHFs
  report to NMS in time
• Follow up all district reports to NMS
• Carryout trainings need assessment for PHFs
  (Safety training, GCLP)
• Support the development and implementation of
  SOPs
• Adhere to acceptable national algorithms and
  standards
• Conduct timely forecasting and planning
• Draw an up to date laboratory work schedule
• Manage inventory in regard to laboratory
• Develop SOPS for procedures and machines
• Mentor and train stand ins
• Check the functionality of laboratory
  equipment and ensure that they are in good working condition
• Carry out laboratory testing, using current
  protocols, procedures, and quality assurance requirements
• Ensure that there is high level of precision
  and accuracy for all the tests conducted
• Responds to technical and logistical problems
  encountered in the laboratory in timely and appropriate manner
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly  maintenance of laboratory equipment as
  required
• Prepare the patient for sampling
• Collect the right sample from the right
  patient at the right time
• Carry out the test procedures correctly,
  accurately and timely
• Harvest blood
• Record the samples and results
• Report results according to  SOPs
• Prepare solutions, reagents, and stains
  following standard laboratory formulas and procedures
• List topics of relevance
• Identify target groups
• Identify teaching aids
• Convey message to audience
• Allow participants to contribute in
  discussion
• Ask questions and probe for understanding
• Answer questions
• Provide learning materials
• Conduct QA and QC programmes
• Monitor and interpret QC data to benefit the
  laboratory
• Keep record of QC data as per procedures
• Fill and maintain QC logs
• Carry out client interviews
• Write and update SOPs
• List the number of different test reagents
• Verify all supplies received
• Keep track record of all items and supplies
• purchased
• Monitor consumption by filling the stock card
  for each item
• Requisition items from stores
• Monitor stock levels by stock taking
• Make specifications for laboratory items
• Verify supplied items
• Inventory management SOP
• Make specifications of  test kits  and other laboratory supplies and reagents
  to be procured
• Carry out verifications of the supplies and
  reagents delivered
• Verify supplies to and from laboratory and
  make recommendations to procurement of laboratory supplies
• Proper and accurate use of PPE
• Participate in writing a safety manual
• Follow laboratory safety guidelines
• Ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Keep record of all incidences in the
  laboratory
• Follow all laboratory procedures including
  safety guidelines, the use of personal protective equipment and awareness
  of blood- borne pathogens
• Ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste at
  the facility
• Carry out mentorship of lower cadres, stand
  ins and student attachees
• Keep abreast with the current laboratory
  techniques and protocols
• Conduct in service laboratory training
• Carry out and document proficiency testing
• Develop a career development plan
• Keep record of every professional award
  achieved
• Conduct laboratory improvement program in the
  laboratory
• Document all activities carried out using
  relevant MOH tools
• Make periodic reports to MC and Laboratory
  technologist

• The applicant for the Laboratory Technician
  (DHSS) vacancy must hold a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with a
  bias in either clinical chemistry, Microbiology and Hematology. GCLP and
  CLP training will be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years of laboratory work
  experience in HIV research based organization is required and registered
  with the AHPC
• Working knowledge of Clinical laboratory
  practices
• Knowledge of laboratory diagnosis techniques
• Basic facts about HIV/AIDS
• HIV/AIDS Care policies and procedures
• Ability to perform complete range of
  laboratory functions is required
• Laboratory Technology skills
• Good computer skills
• Stores management skills
• Good counselling skills
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Empathy
• Patience 

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