Laboratory Manager Job Placement – Mengo Hospital
Organization: Mengo Hospital
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Medical Director – Clinical Services
About US:
Mengo Hospital was founded in 1897 in Kampala, and is the oldest hospital in Uganda. It currently serves as an urban community hospital that provides modern medical care. Mengo Hospital provides comprehensive care including radiology, obstetrics, dentistry, orthopedics, and surgery. Additionally, Mengo Hospital provides critical training and education to health professionals through its various programs in midwifery and nursing, health sciences, and laboratory technology. Mengo Hospital also has a dedicated research and development team that works to find new solutions to health issues in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Laboratory Manager will oversee and co-ordinate all laboratory operations so as to ensure effective support is provided to internal and external clinical care teams. The position will oversee the continued and consistent delivery of quality, health and safety standards in line with GCLP accredited QMS. The position will be responsible for safety and for the establishment of standard operating procedures. Managerial duties will include scheduling of staff, ordering supplies, quality control standards, overall oversight of laboratory processes, adherence to GCLP, and overseeing maintenance of safety standards.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The suitable candidate must hold a Masters’ degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences and a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Laboratory Science or equivalent.
- At least six years of experience working in a medical laboratory with at least 4 (four) years’ experience as a Laboratory Manager or similar management experience.
- Knowledge of GCLPs, QMS and other relevant best practices and standards
- Experience in the use of Laboratory Information Management systems
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications, and Computerized Patient administration systems
- Formal Training in Management and or leadership skills and ability to maintain a well-motivated team
- Highly analytical, with good communication and interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates with relevant qualifications and experience should submit their application letters, detailed Curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic transcripts, certificates, and valid contacts details (email and telephone) of three (3) Professional referees electronically by filling a form on our website at the link below;
Deadline: 20th September 2019
Please Note:
- No hand delivered applications will be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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