Laboratory Manager at a New Private Medical Diagnostic Center

A new Private Medical Diagnostic Center in the heart of Port Harcourt, Rivers State is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Manager

Location: Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

• Supervise performance of a range of clinical laboratory tests and analysis on biological samples.
• Supervise performance of standard procedures according to established protocols.
• Monitor implementation and maintenance of ISO 15189 standard.
• Ensure staff safely follow laboratory and procedure protocols.
• Oversee Utilization, calibration, configuration and/or troubleshooting of laboratory testing systems and instruments.
• Analyze, verify and manipulate laboratory data.
• Adhere to time and priority management.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Provide effective communication with effective interpersonal skills.
• Write and speak clearly and concisely.
• Ensure staff safely work with, properly store or eliminate various laboratory reagents, chemicals, media and other lab materials.
• Ensure staff safely operate laboratory equipment with good hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Maintain and assist with order and inventory of equipment, supplies and reagents for the lab.
• Perform literature searches using computers and databases.
• Understand and use computer databases in managing the LIMS.
• Work with the Quality Manager to plan and conduct internal audits as well as external audits
• Perform as a team member and foster a cooperative team environment.
• Report to the COO
• Maintain records of tests examination; plot or chart results according to approved procedures.
• Supervise hiring, training and scheduling of work assignments for all operational and support staff
• Manage and direct the daily operations of the laboratory.
• Manage sample transportation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) with a current annual practicing license
• 5+ years of progressive management or supervisory experience
• 10+ years of post-graduation experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Experience in medical laboratory accreditation is an advantage
• Evidence of Management training or MBA is an advantage
• Must be trained on the 12 Essentials of Medical Laboratory Quality Management System
• Must be trained on Logistics and Supply chain Management
• Training on biosafety and Infection Control is an advantage

Skill Set:

• Effective data trending, document control, and technical bench skills
• Strong problem-solving, training, team building, and mentoring abilities
• Leadership and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Implementation of ISO 15189.

Remuneration / Benefits

• Remuneration is attractive
• Pension available
• Individual and family health Insurance available
• Good work environment.

Application Closing Date
12pm; 27th February, 2021.