Laboratory Manager at Kisumu Specialists Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory personnel, resources, and reporting functions.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide effective solutions that meet both business and quality objectives.
• Facilitate communication across internal teams by trending and reporting key data.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, budgets, and program schedules.
• Identify and address complaints, risks, non-conformity,
• and corrective actions.
• Plan and coordinate staff training, workshops, and seminars.
• Establish and maintain calibration programs, quality control, and assurance systems for all relevant equipment.
• Ensure the lab maintains a safe environment in line with good laboratory practices and applicable regulations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from an accredited institution. A minimum of 4 years of progressive management or supervisory experience.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) and a current practicing license.
• Additional training in ISO 15189 implementation, internal auditing, and risk management in medical laboratory quality systems is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
• Computer literacy, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal abilities.