Laboratory Mentor Wanted at Lesotho Ministry of Health

Job Summary
Under the general supervision of Laboratory Quality Manager, the Laboratory Mentor is responsible for defining the requirements for Quality Management System (QMS), providing coaching and mentorship on implementation of QMS, evaluating effectiveness of QMS program in all laboratories and compiling bi-annual report.

Main duties:
1. Define the requirements for quality management system (QMS)

• Develops and updates Quality Management System requirements
• Defines requirements for QMS implementation as stipulated in the Laboratory Quality Manual
• Co-ordinates implementation of QMS program by laboratories
• Co-ordinates establishment and monitoring of quality indicators

2. Provide coaching and mentoring on implementation of
QMS

• Develops and maintains a system for standardizing QMS program
• Mentors laboratories to align their work with professional requirements
• Develops Standard Operating procedures for quality improvement initiatives
• Evaluates Quality improvement initiatives conducted by the TB Laboratory based on the available standards
• Monitors effectiveness of the quality improvement initiatives

3. Evaluate effectivenessofQMS program in all laboratories.

• Conducts laboratory audits to assess implementation of QMS
• Compiles non-conformity report for identified gaps
• Conducts meetings with assessed laboratories to draw action plans and improvement projects
• Monitors implementation of action plans and quality improvement initiatives
• Develop strategies and plans for continuous quality improvement initiatives

4. Compile bi-annual report

• Compiles and analyses QMS performance
• Presents QMS performance in annual review meeting
• Bi-annually submits QMS report to Laboratory Quality Manager

Knowledge and skills

• Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences with 5 years working experience plus good competency, training and leadership skills

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences plus 2 years specialist training, 8 years
  working experience plus outstanding records on competency, training and leadership skills

• Certificate in Laboratory Quality Management Systems and Laboratory Audits

• Demonstrate active participation in implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Compensation:
A competitive salary will be offered as per Kingdom of Lesotho norms for public officers and World Bank guidelines

Interested and suitability qualified candidates should forward their applications personally or electronically indicating the advertisement and position on the subject line of letter and envelope together with detailed curriculum vitae indicating work experience, current remuneration and copies of testimonials (day time telephone contacts, names and telephone contacts of 3 referees to reach the undersigned not later than April 7, 2017) to:
Procurement Manager
Procurement Unit
Ground Floor, Room G03
Ministry of Health
Corner Constitution & Linare Roads
Kingdom of Lesotho

Further information can be obtained from the following during office hours [08h00 to 16h30 local time]:
boopanentai@gmail.com, rangoananam@yahoo.co.uk and qlejota@gmail.com

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.