Skills Laboratory Nurse- Thika Campus

Reporting To: Principal Laboratory Technologist

Job Summary

The Clinical Skills Laboratory Coordinator oversees the planning, preparation, and delivery of practical skills sessions in the nursing skills laboratory. This role ensures quality standards, optimal resource utilization, safety compliance, and effective support for lecturers, technologists, and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the conduct of practical skills sessions by technologists and students to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Liaise with academic staff and relevant departments to coordinate practical sessions, timetables, equipment requirements, and work plans.
• Prepare, set up, and ensure availability of laboratory equipment, chemicals, drugs, and other materials prior to practical sessions, including running trial demonstrations where necessary.
• Support lecturers, technologists, and students during laboratory sessions by providing technical guidance and facilitating effective skills delivery.
• Ensure effective coordination and optimal utilization of laboratory resources, including equipment, consumables, and learning materials.
• Maintain custody and proper management of laboratory equipment and apparatus, including inventory control, cataloguing, and tracking movement and usage.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, including student practical attendance, results tracking, equipment logs, and maintenance records.
• Ensure proper cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the skills laboratory in compliance with standard laboratory and infection prevention practices.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and quality assurance procedures, including reporting equipment breakdowns and coordinating maintenance and calibration.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contribute to research and continuous improvement of laboratory practices and technologies.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Education, Skills and Experience

Must Have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered with Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience at a comparable position.
• Must be computer literate.

Added Advantage:

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).