Laboratory Manager

Responsibilities

Work with the hospital administration on planning, organizing and directing laboratory operations.
Develop, implement and ensure adherence to and established laboratory procedures, manuals and standards for all tests done in the laboratory.
Ensure that testing systems developed and used for each of the tests performed in the laboratory provide quality and accurate laboratory results for all aspects of test performance.
Identify and appoint all referral laboratories in liaison with the procurement office and under the supervision of the Operations Manager.
Ensure total compliance with all relevant safety and infection control policies and procedures by the hospital and all licensing and regulatory authorities.
Ensure that the laboratory participates effectively in the quality assurance program of the hospital both internal and external.
Define, implement, and monitor accepted standards of performance in quality control and quality assurance of the laboratory services.
Ensure operations conform to Quality Management requirements and engage activities for continuous quality improvement
Monitor, manage and report all occurrences and incidents happening in the laboratory department.
Define, monitor and report laboratory Turnaround times for all tests and share regular reports for decision-making.
Oversee laboratory referral process to ensure sample integrity is maintained all the time and results are not compromised.
Support the laboratory to attain ISO 15189:2012 Accreditation.

Qualifications

Registration Certificate and valid practicing license issued by KMLTTB.
Experience in an ISO 15189:2012 accredited Laboratory.
Certificate in computer application

Education

 Bachelors Degree or Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science and Technology or its equivalent
 Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from an institution recognized by the KMLTTB

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to forward their updated CV and academic qualifications to humanresource@bristolpark.or.ke stating the subject heading LABORATORY MANAGER

Apply via :

humanresource@bristolpark.or.ke