Laboratory Manager: Peripheral Laboratory

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Assists with management of staff including recruitment, motivation,development and disciplining of staff where necessary to ensure that operational objectives are achieved.

• Monitors the implementation of service levels and quality standards, ISO 9000, 15189 and lean processes in accordance with the principles of Good Laboratory Practice, SANAS accreditation requirements, Quality assurance including quality control, health and safety, standard operating procedures, turn-around time targets and service level agreements with clients, to ensure that the laboratory is constantly able to deliver a high quality, cost effective and safe service.

• Implements and maintains laboratory accreditation, including preparation for audits, maintenance of current status, document updates and scope of approved tests, to ensure that accreditation is achieved or obtained in line with organizational objectives.

• Monitors the maintenance and calibration of the equipment used in the laboratory to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results. This includes ensuring that instrument maintenance and quality control results are recorded and reviewed as well as trouble shooting and corrective action is taken and documented.

• Provides input into evaluation and validations of new equipment and methods to ensure standardisation and continuous technological advancement.

• Oversees asset management and procurement of goods to ensure the most effective utilization of resources, optimization of stock levels, and cost containment.

• Generates management reports as required to monitor the work and performance status of the laboratory and takes corrective action when required.

• Performs investigations into and resolution of customer complaints to ensure a positive image of the organization by clients and patients and to promote the services of Lancet laboratories.

• Oversees and monitors training, seminars and participation in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to ensure that laboratory staff continuously update their knowledge and skills as well as comply with professional registration requirements. This includes ensuring the availability of up to date records that can be presented immediately on request thereof.

• Oversees and performs on-site training of laboratory staff, interns, students, medical colleagues and associated health workers to ensure that they are competent in various laboratory techniques, processes and systems.

• Adheres to professional conduct requirements in line with organizational policy and relevant professional body ethical standards and monitors compliance of own employees in this regard.

• Performs the role of a medical technologist as required in accordance with operational needs.

Desired Experience & Qualification :

Qualifications required:

National Diploma in Biomedical Technology or BSc Medical Laboratory Science
Registration in relevant discipline with HPCSA

Experience:

3-5 Yrs Relevant Working Experience
0-1 Yrs Supervisor Experience

Relevant Knowledge:

Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
Laboratory information systems
Laboratory standards operating procedures and processes
Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology fields
Organisational policy procedures

Competencies:

Accountability
Ability to work in a pressured environment
Attention To DetailCommunication
Customer Orientation
Lateral thinking
Leadership skill
Planning and organizing
Results driven
Self-management
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Package & Remuneration :

Market-Related