Laboratory Manager, ACL at Amref Kenya

The Laboratory has the following core services: -Clinical Laboratory diagnostics, External Quality Assessment, provision of training and capacity building for in-service medical laboratory professionals, and consultancy in Laboratory Quality Management System Implementation.

Main Purpose of Job

The Laboratory Manager will:

• Plan, manage and supervise the activities of the Amref Central Laboratory (ACL) in accordance with established protocols and ISO15189:2012.
• Oversee the carrying out of clinical tests and provision of accurate and timely test results.
• Provide leadership and guidance to technologists, technicians and interns in the laboratory.
• Ensure implementation of policies, address any complaints, requests or suggestions,and oversee monitoring of all work performed in the laboratory.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a Kenyan citizen
• Must have a valid license to practice from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board (KMLTTB).
• Must be registered and certified by KMLTTB.
• Must be ready to take up the role of being the ACL Laboratory Superintendent as indicated in the Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Act.

Education and Knowledge

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a KMLTTB approved institution.
• Must have received training in ISO15189 QMS implementation.
• Prior training on Biosafety and Biosecurity.