Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. ​For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to car​e, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan University’s Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.​Responsibilities:  Receives specimens for general and specialized for Molecular assays.  Analyze tests with maximum efficiency Ensure timely reporting of critical values  Produce valid results ensuring maximum utilization of reagents and time. Analyze tests with maximum efficiency signed by senior laboratory staff. Equipment maintenance. Maintain appropriate internal controls on all processes in Molecular biology testing Manage routine and planned preventive maintenance of equipment in the section Run internal controls and QC with all   Molecular assays Develop and implement SOPs in Molecular. Participate in SOP writing in the section. Observe and comply with Health and Safety regulations in the laboratory Maintaining high standards of hygiene and general cleanliness in work areas. Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Participate in continuous medical education. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time-to-time supervisor or designee. Prepare and package samples at appropriate temperature   to be outsourced and hand-over to collection agents Teach practical skills to students and other Laboratory technicians. Requirements: Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institute or equivalent Registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board. Minimum 3 years’ working experience Competent in Molecular Skills including nucleic acid isolation from variety of samples, QC procedures and analysis, PCR techniques, sequencing techniques including next-generation sequencing. Competent in operating the usual open and closed molecular equipment and platforms. Competent in operating manual and automated workflows. Bioinformatic skills are an added advantage. Well versed in the required discipline Team player Attention to detail Good communication skills (both written and oral)