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Hospital & Health Care
Description:
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 compassi
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Perform all embryology-related procedures including oocyte retrieval, insemination (IVF/ICSI), embryo culture, embryo transfer preparation, and cryopreservation. Maintain accurate records of all procedures.
- Assess and grade embryos for transfer and freezing. Maintain strict adherence to laboratory quality assurance and control standards.
- Ensure all lab equipment is calibrated, cleaned, and maintained. Monitor laboratory environment for temperature, humidity, and gas concentrations. Maintain the IVF lab quality and service time to time.
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, ensuring traceability of all gametes and embryos. Prepare reports as required.
- Follow all ethical, professional, and safety standards governing assisted reproduction. Ensure patient confidentiality and informed consent.
- Participate in training, audits, and quality improvement initiatives. Stay updated on new techniques and technologies in reproductive science. Also, update the department on new techniques and training programs.
- Work closely with clinicians, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective communication.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in clinical Embryology or Reproductive Science
- Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science / Zoology or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a fertility clinic or fully trained in an IVF laboratory performing embryology procedures (OPU, IVF, ICSI, Embryo / Oocyte grading, Embryo transfer, Cryopreservation, Thawing).
- Experience with laboratory quality management systems and documentation
- Familiar with working with all types of IVF equipment.
- Familiarity with current regulations and ethical standards in assisted reproduction
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
