Laboratory Manager At Nairobi West Hospital Ltd

Details of the offer

To oversee the professional management of the laboratory aimed at producing the best quality results and achieving international accreditation.
Academic and professional qualifications
Be in possession of at least KCE Division two (2). C or its equivalent.
Completion of three (3) years pre-service program for Medical Laboratory Technologist course in recognized Institution and awarded a diploma or a degree in
Bachelor of Science in medical laboratory technology or a Bachelor of Science with active work in a medical laboratory for at least one (1) year.
A Master of Science degree in a biological science discipline will be an added advantage.

Roles & Responsibilities
Oversees the operation of the laboratory through supervision of laboratory personnel: Assigns and approves leave. Maintains workload data to support personnel requirements, initiates personnel actions, selects employees. establishes performance standards and evaluates performance of lab personnel through appraisals. Identifies training needs and ensures personnel receive necessary training. Counsels laboratory personnel to resolve problems/complaints, makes disciplinary actions and award nominations
Performs a variety of medical technologist duties in support of the laboratory clinical tests and evaluates new clinical laboratory procedures, equipment. and supplies where necessary.
Plans and conducts experiments and procedures to devise solutions to testing problems and to evaluate published methods and techniques for incorporation into the laboratory. Recommends use/purchase based on such factors as efficiency, cost effectiveness, reliability and performance by comparing new methods to those already in use. evaluating differences statistically and determining overall suitability.
Ensures that adequate review and approval of all laboratory results. Monitors the maintenance of instruments and equipment, ensuring that maintenance is performed in accordance with applicability standards.
Develops programs of instruction in such areas as safety, quality assurance, and chemical hygiene and conducts required in-service training sessions.
Instructs laboratory personnel on theoretical and practical aspects of medical technology and in unique handling and testing procedures. Ensures laboratory personnel are sufficiently trained to perform tasks independently when working.
Develops, reviews, upgrades and implements published procedures. including the definition of reference values and acceptable ranges, and interprets quality control results. Verifies correct instrument operation using established protocols and quality control checks. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple adjustments. Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products, and maintains proper records for quality control reports, identifies and manages control samples for use within the various sections of the Laboratory.
Ensures correct specimen collection and handling and proper specimen preparation procedures are followed prior to shipment to reference laboratories. Troubleshoots tests kits and/or equipment to determine reasons for any unacceptable performance or results.
Prepare lab reports for review by the management.
May perform testing and sample analysis in the laboratory as applicable Le in areas with up to date competency
The laboratory manager may act as interim Quality manager during extended absence of the officer.
Performs other roles as assigned


Nominal Salary: To be agreed

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