JOB OPPORTUNITY
Partners In Health Lesotho has a vacancy for the following position:
POSITION: Laboratory Head
REPORTS TO: Clinical Manager/Program Manager
Laboratory Head supervises laboratory work to ensure timely completion of service requests and managing the functioning of the laboratory on a day-to-day basis.
The Laboratory Head is responsible for effective implementation of all management decisions.
The Laboratory Head is responsible for effective implementation of all management decisions.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Perform tests and procedures as laid down in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Prepare and assist with work plans for the junior laboratory staff and ensure adequate turnaround times of results and Undertake analytical tasks within turnaround times
Accurately and safely use and carry out routine maintenance and performance checks on equipment with minimal supervision.
Responsible for purchasing laboratory supplies and/or preparing ordering lists.
Train laboratory technicians and assistants on the correct use of laboratory equipment, in addition to mentoring and disciplining laboratory staff.
Use laboratory computer system to:
Demonstrate an ability to use a range of automated equipment and manual techniques.
Carry out appropriate quality checks as required and monitor and evaluate the standard of services provided to clients
Provides administrative support for the Laboratory personnel
Maintains medical laboratory information system by identifying information needs and problems, recommending improvements, establishing priorities, testing, training employees, maintaining security and confidentiality.
Prepare and assist with work plans for the junior laboratory staff and ensure adequate turnaround times of results and Undertake analytical tasks within turnaround times
Accurately and safely use and carry out routine maintenance and performance checks on equipment with minimal supervision.
Responsible for purchasing laboratory supplies and/or preparing ordering lists.
Train laboratory technicians and assistants on the correct use of laboratory equipment, in addition to mentoring and disciplining laboratory staff.
Use laboratory computer system to:
Demonstrate an ability to use a range of automated equipment and manual techniques.
Carry out appropriate quality checks as required and monitor and evaluate the standard of services provided to clients
Provides administrative support for the Laboratory personnel
Maintains medical laboratory information system by identifying information needs and problems, recommending improvements, establishing priorities, testing, training employees, maintaining security and confidentiality.
Qualifications and Attributes
Master’s degree in Laboratory Science and/or related field with five to seven years of experience.
A high amount of mechanical prowess is required for the lab equipment upkeep
Strong managerial abilities
Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and be able to lead and direct others.
Please hand deliver your applications and detailed CV’s to Partners In Health Lesotho offices at House 233 Corner Lancers & Caldwell Rds Maseru West or e-mail them to thullym@gmail.com not later than 27th February 2015
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Master’s degree in Laboratory Science and/or related field with five to seven years of experience.
A high amount of mechanical prowess is required for the lab equipment upkeep
Strong managerial abilities
Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and be able to lead and direct others.
Please hand deliver your applications and detailed CV’s to Partners In Health Lesotho offices at House 233 Corner Lancers & Caldwell Rds Maseru West or e-mail them to thullym@gmail.com not later than 27th February 2015
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
