BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents.
The Company is dedicated to improving people's health throughout the world. BD is focused on improving drug delivery, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases and cancers, and advancing research, discovery and production of new drugs and vaccines.
BD's capabilities are instrumental in combating many of the world's most pressing diseases.
BD is seeking to engage suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill the following vacancy: Safe Phlebotomy Practice Technical Officer
Location: Kenya – seconded to NASCOP and reporting to the Injection Safety Officer (NASCOP) and Senior Director BD Global Health.
Duration: 1 year contract
Key responsibilities:
The Company is dedicated to improving people's health throughout the world. BD is focused on improving drug delivery, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases and cancers, and advancing research, discovery and production of new drugs and vaccines.
BD's capabilities are instrumental in combating many of the world's most pressing diseases.
BD is seeking to engage suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill the following vacancy: Safe Phlebotomy Practice Technical Officer
Location: Kenya – seconded to NASCOP and reporting to the Injection Safety Officer (NASCOP) and Senior Director BD Global Health.
Duration: 1 year contract
Key responsibilities:
- Development of training plans, activities, and evaluation plans for safe phlebotomy, PEP, medical waste management procedures and safe, quality specimen handling over a twelve months period.
- Support the laboratories to implement the NPHLS specimen reception register to capture data on specimen quality and specimen rejection and avail analysis of such data over the project period.
- Develop and implement a phlebotomy devices inventory system in line with existing systems in the 8 facilities to track usage during the project period.
- Support development of national phlebotomy guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training curricula in conjunction with pre-service medical training institutions and PEPFAR partners engaged in training.
- Support implementation of protocols for sharp injuries surveillance in collaboration with NASCOP.
- Assist in developing appropriate policies and guidelines for safe and quality collection and handling of specimens.
- Support development of Standard Operating Procedures for safer phlebotomy and other blood collection procedures.
Education and Qualifications:
- Degree/diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing or Clinical Medicine
Professional Skills and Experience:
- Practical experience in Phlebotomy, blood drawing and knowledge in public laboratory systems in Kenya will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 3 years working experience.
- Successful candidate must be registered with the respective professional board in Kenya.
Interpersonal and Social Skills required:
- Good organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Familiarity in handling budgets and program management
- Must have computer skills in word processing, data management and spread sheets
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and technical writing skills
- Commitment to team work and co-operation
- International outlook and cultural sensitivity
- Accepts personal responsibility and has high ethical values
- Ability to work within a matrix environment
Other Requirements:
- Candidates must be fluent in English and Kiswahili (written and spoken).
- Ability to work independently and be prepared for frequent travel within E. Africa and all International BD locations
The Human Resources Manager
Becton Dickinson East Africa,
P.O. Box 76613 – 00508,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Closing date: 9th August 2010
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
