Laboratory Manager

**Job

Title: Laboratory Manager**

Location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Industry:

Health Sector

**Employment

Type:**

Full-Time

**Talent

Preference:**

Local Talent

**Gender

Preference:**

Open to Both

**Age

Requirement:**

30 Years and Above

**Position

Summary**

The

role requires a highly experienced laboratory professional with

strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities to ensure

efficient laboratory operations, compliance with regulatory

standards, and delivery of accurate and timely diagnostic services.

**Academic

& Professional Qualifications / Experience

Required**

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Master’s Degree in: Laboratory Management, Microbiology, Pathology, or related field.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
• Valid Practicing License.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in management of a hospital laboratory.
• Strong technical laboratory experience in: Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Histopathology, Blood Bank / Transfusion Services, Quality Management Systems

**Required

Skills & Competencies / Technical

& Operational Skills**

• Laboratory operations management
• Internal & external quality control
• Equipment calibration and maintenance
• Infection prevention and biosafety
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Inventory and reagent management
• Budgeting and procurement
• Audit preparation and accreditation support
• Documentation and SOP management
• Incident reporting and corrective action management

**Knowledge

& Compliance**

Strong

understanding of:ISO

15189 standards, Quality indicators and QMS, Biosafety guidelines,

Waste management procedures, Ministry of Health (MOH) regulations,

Occupational health & safety standards, CAP / JCI / NABH / NABL

standards

**Key

Roles & Responsibilities**

**1.

Laboratory Operations Man**agement

• Oversee daily laboratory operations and workflow.
• Ensure timely processing and reporting of laboratory investigations.
• Monitor laboratory Turnaround Time (TAT).
• Coordinate activities across all laboratory sections including:

• Hematology
• Clinical Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Histopathology
• Blood Bank
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Collaborate effectively with doctors and other hospital departments.

**2.

Quality Assurance & Compliance**

• Implement and monitor Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with: ISO 15189, MOH regulations, CAP/JCI/NABH standards where applicable
• Monitor Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Assurance (EQA) programs.
• Lead laboratory audits and accreditation activities.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively.

**3.

Staff Management**

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate laboratory staff.
• Ensure staff competency assessments and continuous training.
• Promote teamwork and high-performance culture.

**4.

Inventory & Procurement Management**

• Manage laboratory inventory, reagents, and consumables.
• Prevent stock-outs through effective forecasting and procurement planning.
• Monitor supplier performance and cost efficiency.

**5.

Equipment & Maintenance Management**

• Ensure proper functioning, calibration, and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Monitor equipment downtime and coordinate timely repairs.

**6.

Biosafety & Infection Prevention**

• Ensure adherence to biosafety protocols and infection prevention measures.
• Oversee laboratory waste management procedures.
• Promote occupational health and safety compliance.

**Key

Performance Indicators (KPIs)**

• Laboratory Turnaround Time (TAT), QC/EQA performance scores, Equipment downtime, Incident/error rate, Stock-out frequency, Staff competency compliance, Audit findings closure rate, Patient and clinician satisfaction

**Ideal

Candidate Profile: The

ideal candidate should possess:**

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement

**If

you meet the above qualifications, please send your cv to

careers@msvlgroup.com**