Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is a Commercial and Strategic State Corporation mandated to maintain, operate, improve
and regulate all sea and inland waterway ports in Kenya. KPA aspires to position the Port of Mombasa as a competitive
regional hub. The Port of Mombasa is a gateway to East and Central Africa and is one of the busiest Ports along the
East African coastline. The Port provides direct connectivity to over 80 ports worldwide and is linked to a vast hinterland
comprising Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Northern Tanzania, Southern Sudan,
Somalia, and Ethiopia by road.
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
Department – Medical Services
Grade – KPA7
Terms of Service – Pensionable
Renumeration (Kshs.) – Basic Salary: 100,660.00 – 132,290.00
House Allowance: 42,000.00
Motor Transport Allowance: 25,000.00
Job Specification
i. Ensure proper handling of laboratory records to keep confidentiality of data as per the legal requirements.
ii. Execute the Pre-Analytical, Analytical and Post analytical processes of the laboratory investigations and related duties
in KPA clinics document and post results on SAP or hard copy.
iii. Supervise direct reports and perform on Job Training.
iv. Participates in Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Control (EQC).
v. Sterilize glassware /Equipment/specimen bottles and other apparatus for microbiological use.
vi. Prepares routine laboratory reagents and culture media for the isolation of organisms.
vii. Ensure specimens are put and stored in their correct specimen containers and conditions.
viii. Implements storage of specimens in their correct containers and conditions.
ix. Ensures continuous enforcement of occupational health safety and environment policies at workplace.
x. Sterilize specimen bottles and other apparatus for microbiological use.
xi. Participate in proper disposal of laboratory waste and chemicals as per the NEMA and MSDs in order to create a safe
working environment.
Person Specification
i. KCSE or its equivalent.
ii. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized Institution.
iii. Registered member of Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.
iv. ICT Skills.
v. Demonstrated high degree of professional competency, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general
organization and management of Laboratory Services and a good understanding of Health Care Management.
vi. 3 years’ experience at Clinical Laboratory Technologist II in a reputable organization.
vii. Compliance with Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya -Ethics and integrity.
viii. Uphold Chapter 4 of the constitution of Kenya.
ix. Uphold CAP 253A of 1999 -KMLTT Act
How to apply
Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications strictly via the Authority’s online Careers Portal by visiting the
Kenya Ports Authority Website (https://www.kpa.co.ke) > Careers > Careers Portal. At the Careers Portal, click on the link to
the relevant job and fill the prescribed form before submitting the application. Link to Careers portal provided below:
https://www.kpa.co.ke/SitePages/Careers.aspx
Email or hard copy applications will not be accepted. Only those applications submitted through the e-recruitment portal will be
considered. To be considered, your application must be received not later than 20th December 2025.
Kenya Ports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and committed to diversity and gender equality.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
