Laboratory Manager, Kisii At Oasis Healthcare

Oasis healthcare group is a company that runs a chain of facilities which aim to provide a 3 tier referral system to enable clients benefit from quality healthcare and also be seen by all appropriate healthcare cadre when need arises. It consists of skilled and dedicated health specialists, professionals, support staff, volunteers and physicians who promote wellness, prevent disease and injury, and provide healthcare every day to a diverse population in Kenya, especially those living in urban centres.
General Description:
The Laboratory Manager has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of all technical and/or operational activities to ensure everything is run with the highest level of integrity, safety and in an efficient manner.
Duties and Responsibilities shall include but not limited to:

Plan, assign, and direct work in the laboratory; Serve as liaison with other areas as required.
Oversee staffing of all personnel in the laboratory; effectively maintain quality staffing by participating in interviews, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling.
Mentor and support direct supervisees, i.e. QA Specialists and section heads in their responsibilities and functions, ensuring they receive training in supervisory skill development; Identify and implement training programs as necessary.
Define, coordinate, and monitor quality assurance programs and supervise activities of the Quality Assurance Specialist; Ensure quality control and compliance procedures are followed and QC reports are up to date. Oversee plans and preparations for inspections.
Review test performance, drive process and project management, and prepare and submit required reports to meet established deadlines.
Identify future laboratory needs in terms of staff, equipment, reagents and submit appropriate documentation for procurement of such.
Define, implement, and monitor the accepted standards of performance in quality control, quality assurance, and cost-effectiveness of the laboratory service as well as the actual delivery of those services.
Relate and function effectively with applicable accreditation and regulatory agencies, the medical community, and the patient population served.
Manage test database. Ensure departmental standard operating procedures and database accurately reflects the current processes.
Develop the laboratory annual budget and manage departmental costs and resources to adhere to the budget.
Resolve all departmental issues through proactive interactions with the laboratory stakeholders.

Job Requirements

A degree/ Higher diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Generalist laboratory background with a minimum of 4 years’ experience.
Registered by the KMLTTB
Excellent problem-solving, training, team building, and mentoring abilities
Proficiency in computer skills