Overall Responsibility

To provide leadership, oversight, and coordination of all laboratory operations, ensuring high-quality diagnostic services, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, efficient workflow, and timely delivery of results to support clinical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership
  • Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the laboratory.
  • Develop and implement lab protocols, SOPs, and quality control systems.
  • Oversee staffing, scheduling, and performance management of laboratory personnel.
  • Participate in budget planning and manage laboratory inventory and procurement needs.
  • Ensure staff training and competency assessments are conducted regularly.
  • Collaborate with clinicians and other departments to support patient management.
  • Participate in service planning, including the introduction of new tests or services.
  • Keep abreast of new technologies and recommend improvements to enhance lab efficiency and service delivery.
• Quality Assurance
  • Ensure compliance with national and international laboratory standards and accreditation requirements.
  • Implement internal quality control and participate in external quality assurance programs.
  • Lead periodic audits and inspections of lab procedures, equipment, and documentation.
• Technical Oversight
  • Supervise complex testing procedures and validate new testing methods or equipment.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and provide expert support to lab technologists.
  • Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Health & Safety
  • Enforce safety protocols and biohazard control measures in line with OSHA and MOH standards.
  • Maintain documentation of safety trainings, incident reports, and waste disposal.
• Reporting
  • Ensure accurate recording, analysis, and reporting of laboratory results.
  • Generate regular reports on lab performance, quality indicators, and turnaround times.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or equivalent.
2. Valid registration and practicing license with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.
3. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a busy laboratory environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
4. Additional certification in Laboratory Management, Quality Assurance, or Health Systems Management is an added advantage.
5. Strong leadership and team management skills.
6. In-depth understanding of laboratory operations and diagnostic processes.
7. Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and accreditation processes.

Dateline: 17th July 2025.