We’re growing quickly and we need your help.

We’re looking for a Mobile Phlebotomist to help us provide excellent member support and help us accelerate adoption of Antara Health Navigation on the Coast (mainly in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties).

– Provide information & instruction to patients on how to provide urine, oral and blood specimens

– Proper labeling of specimens, completion of requisitions and all other needed information

– Prepare specimens and requisition forms, including packaging of the specimens into biohazard bags for shipping

– Ensure samples are shipped to the lab in the appropriate amount of time and maintain supporting records/manifests

– Ensure specimen disposal is carried out in accordance with management protocols of biohazards

– Obtain billing information, including copies of patient insurance cards and demographic information

– Complete accurately requisition forms and assist with all missing information requests when needed

– Confirm reports generated by laboratory for specimens are processed and facilitate inquiries to laboratory

– Define and ensure that Antara’s guidelines and protocols for managing sample collection and management are current and strictly followed

– Ensure that proper inventory management of lab supplies and other items is carried out regularly (including stock-takes)

– Countercheck and verify patient information, insurance details and diagnostic test information is correct for each patient for whom testing is being carried out

– Thorough knowledge of all processes and will act as liaison between clinic and laboratory

– Accurately enter patient test data in Antara’s systems for proper documentation

– Dispatch, collect point-of-care (POC) data including height and weight, & POC tests

– Educate beneficiaries on proper usage of devices

– Collect and dispatch medicine, marketing materials, others in a timely way

– Contribute to design of logistics workflows, tasks, dashboards

– Support with administrative tasks where needed both in-field and at the office

– Safeguard Antara Health assets, including the medical equipment and the vehicles

– Drive vehicle (e/motorbike or other) carefully, and in compliance with the law

Requirements:

– At least 3 years’ working experience in a laboratory

– Registered and have an active license with the The Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)

– Have phlebotomy certification from an accredited institution; medical laboratory course would be an added advantage

– Licensed to operate a motorcycle

– Strong written and verbal communication skills in at least English and Kiswahili

– Strong interpersonal skills

– Computer skills

– Strong work ethic and able to work independently