Medical Laboratory Technologist III

Job Group H

Contract: 3 Years

Duties and Responsibilities 

This is the entry and training grade for Diploma holders. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior and experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- decontaminating working benches; receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms and specimens; preparing clients for collection of specimens; receiving, collection, labelling and registering of specimens; disaggregating specimen for processing and analyses; preparing reagents; examining specimens, writing and recording of results; dispatching the results for use in clinical management; preparing stains; performing blood grouping; issuing blood and blood  products to peripheral health facilities; and storing blood products according to their requirements  

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

i. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board;

ii. Registration certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB);

iii. Valid practising license from he Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB); and

Certificate in computer application skills from recognized institution.

NOTE:

Candidates shortlisted for the interviews for the above position will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by submitting copies of the following: 

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

• Tax Compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

• Clearance from the Ethics and anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

• Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

• Clearance Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

2. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit their application letters together with curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates, and testimonials, as well as national identity card or passport and any other relevant documents either electronically through the County website: https://www.homabay.go.ke/career/ or physically delivered to the Homa Bay County Public Service Board Offices in Homa Bay Town through hand delivery or through Post Office using the address below. Applicants should indicate the position applied for on top of the Envelope addressed to:

The office of The Chief Executive Officer

Homa Bay County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 95 – 40300,

HOMA BAY.

Homa Bay County is an equal-opportunity employer, and women, youth, and people with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications should be received on or before Wednesday 4th  July 2025 at 5:00 P.M. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.