Laboratory Services Manager Job Kenya

Laboratory Services Jobs at County Government Of Meru, Kenya
Meru County Public Service Board
Department Of Health

The Meru T & R Hospital Laboratory Services Manager. Jg ‘N’

Laboratory Service Manager Job Responsibilities

• Under administrative direction, the Lab Services Manager will be expected to plan, organize and direct the operations and staff at the Meru T&R Hospital to ensure access to quality services that aid diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
• The individual shall be responsible too for coordinating planning and performance review meetings, quality assurance, safety and accreditation interventions, and perform related work as required

Duties

• Planning, organizing, directing and supervising the work of the clinical laboratory staff
• Coordinating the development of fee schedules for laboratory diagnostic services; and reviews and makes appropriate changes as needed; determines which tests will be referred to outside laboratories in line with Meru County Health guidelines
• Defining, implementing and assessing quality control and quality assurance programs for the laboratory; assuring compliance with regulations and standards
• Setting departmental objectives and financial performance goals; monitoring of staff and resource utilization on an ongoing basis and making adjustments in staffing and task alignment to facilitate achievement of the goals and objectives
• Supervising and participating in personnel management activities for the laboratory; facilitating recruitment of staff; and motivating and mentoring of staff
• Conducting and/or guiding of supervisors of specific lab services in performance appraisals, documentation of gaps and development of plans for quality improvement; the preparation of disciplinary actions and grievance responses
• Monitoring of laboratory work performance to determine staff resource utilization; reviewing of monthly work statistics and budget reports; establishing work performance standards and adjustments of staffing levels as needed; providing for staff training and professional development
• Evaluating and making determinations on new laboratory equipment to stay abreast of new technology; facilitating assessment and selection of vendors for materials and services used by the laboratory; evaluating various test methodologies for use in the laboratory
• Administering the laboratory personnel and operating budget; approving or rejecting leave and/or recommended overtime within budget limits/constraints
• Preparing and submitting requests and recommendations for capital expenditures
• Directing the preparation of written and computerized records, reports and correspondence concerning the operation of the department; the maintenance of records and files
• Development and maintenance of contacts in person and/or via telephone/e-communication with key stakeholders as appropriate including with clinicians, managers of other facilities and services, vendors and other publics.

Qualifications for Laboratory Service Manager Kenyan Jobs

• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Lab Science or Lab Technology or Medical Laboratory Science; and Post-Graduate Training in Management and/or Leadership

The necessary experience

• Have at least five years’ experience working in a clinical laboratory and two of which ought to be as a supervisor. The right individual shall have a combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Thorough knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, development and training
• Principles, practices and procedures of clinical laboratory operations, including chemistry, microbiology, hematology, serology, coagulation, immunohematology, mycology and parasitology and terminology used in the diagnosis of disease and abnormal conditions
• Current procedures, materials and equipment used in routine and specialized laboratory testing

Working knowledge of:

• Health care practices, terminology and technology as they relate to laboratory operations
• Principles and practices of quality improvement evaluation
• Safety policies, procedures and practices as they relate to laboratory operations
• Computer applications related to the work and the general use of ICT to optimize diagnosis and management of human resources

Some knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and trends of public and business administration, including support services such as finance and budget, personnel, labor relations, planning and program evaluation
• Mathematical and statistical concepts and applications

Skill and Ability to:

• Plan, organize and direct the laboratory operations supervise and train personnel
• Appraise performance, counsel, motivate and train employees, prepare documentation and implement corrective and disciplinary measures and guide lower level supervisors in the above.
• Maintain quality controls to assure compliance with safety and accreditation regulations and requirements of the laboratory.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Develop and evaluate alternatives to accomplish goals and effectively utilize all available resources.
• Prepare, review and edit written reports; utilize staff effectively in the conduct of studies and projects.
• Analyze data and present ideas and information both orally and in writing
• Gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate effectively with the wide variety of people, including physicians, nurses, other hospital staff, department managers and administrators, vendors and other health care industry personnel.
• Keep informed on current technology and trends in laboratory testing and equipment.

Conditions of Employment

• As a condition of employment, the incumbent shall:
• Commit to take responsibility for operations of a 24-hour and 7-day function, including responding to emergencies

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