Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Ref. No: AKHK/KSM/LSHH/03/22
Overall Responsibility: Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the successful candidate will plan and organize operations in the section to achieve quality diagnostic outcomes within targeted turnover times and overhead costs, to support business goals and strategies.

Other Responsibilities:
• Manage section staffing to develop required personnel skills and competencies and maintain optimal bench coverage.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures for pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases to guarantee accuracy, reliability and timeliness of laboratory results
• Develop and oversee implementation of internal quality control and proficiency testing programs in the sections
• Effective management of departmental resources including reagents and equipment to manage costs and increase efficiencies
• Plan and conduct quality and safety audits in the department to sustain accreditation status and ensure safety of personnel and visitors
• Monitor and address customer feedback ensuring timely investigation, resolution and closure of complaints
• Timely receipt, testing and release of laboratory test results

Requirements
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Higher National Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences will be an added advantage
• Minimum of five (5) years working experience in a busy medical laboratory.
• Excellent knowledge of laboratory quality standards. Candidates who have worked in an accredited laboratory will have an added advantage
• Ability to demonstrate good management and leadership skills
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board with a current practice license is mandatory

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates are requested to email their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with position title and reference number on the subject line, including names and contacts of three references, current and expected remuneration to ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org on or before 24th March 2022.
The email subject line MUST include position title and reference number being applied for .
Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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