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 Management

• 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