Regional Lab Manager at Ilara Health

Description of role

We are looking for an experienced, ambitious and talented Regional Lab Manager. Reporting to the head of labs, this position will form the backbone of our lab operations across the country and will be a key enabler for expansion as well as a path to profitability

Responsibilities

• People management of local lab managers and lab technicians
• Operations management for labs including inventory, accounting, and customer service
• Owning local P&Ls and responsible for existing laboratory growth and profitability
• Marketing management by building a robust referral network of medical facilities for each lab and maintaining engagement with them over time
• Field research operations for scouting locations for the next few labs
• Adhoc operations including awareness campaigns, screening campaigns, and medical camps

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in managing, building, and expanding a chain of labs
• 3+ years as a laboratory technician
• Excellent knowledge of regulatory landscape for diagnostic services and laboratories in Kenya with existing KMLTTB relationships
• Willingness to experiment with new business models and a drive to disrupt business models
• Strong understanding of P&L management and budgeting processes
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience managing cross-regional teams and working alongside a varied range of stakeholders
• Excellent communication and time management skills