Partners In Health-Lesotho has a vacancy for the following position:
POSITION: Laboratory Manager
REPORTS TO: Executive Director/Deputy Executive Director
Laboratory Manager 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 Manager 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.
Qualifications and Attributes
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Laboratory Science and/or related field with minimum 3 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.
Applications and detailed CV’s may be hand delivered to PIHL offices at House 233, Cr Lancers and Caldwell roads, Maseru west or emailed to thullym@gmail.com not later than the 25th September 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
POSITION: Laboratory Manager
REPORTS TO: Executive Director/Deputy Executive Director
Laboratory Manager 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 Manager 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.
Qualifications and Attributes
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Laboratory Science and/or related field with minimum 3 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.
Applications and detailed CV’s may be hand delivered to PIHL offices at House 233, Cr Lancers and Caldwell roads, Maseru west or emailed to thullym@gmail.com not later than the 25th September 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
