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\nIntroduction
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A vacancy exists for a\u00a0Laboratory Manager\u00a0in the\u00a0Pathology Unit\u00a0at Life Gaborone Private Hospital, reporting to the Hospital Manager. The position is responsible for serving patients and doctors by providing medical laboratory diagnostic and therapeutic information, products, and services.<\/p>\n
Critical Outputs
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Provides medical laboratory diagnostic and therapeutic information, products, and services.<\/p>\n
Grows the business through market assessment and implementation of new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures.<\/p>\n
Maintains adequate equipment, staffing levels, productivity, and quality service levels.<\/p>\n
Maintains professional and technical knowledge.<\/p>\n
Implements process improvement: standard operating procedures and LEAN principles to reduce waste.<\/p>\n
Resolves problems by consulting with pathologists, other laboratory managers, technical coordinators, laboratory directors, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals; attends committee meetings.<\/p>\n
Bills for services by completing requests for service, monitoring the billed unit, providing the billing office with service codes, and overseeing the submission of bills to funders; manages contracts with companies and feeder labs.<\/p>\n
Manages customer relations.<\/p>\n
Implements and maintains the quality system that governs the laboratory and service components, ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practice and SADCAS accreditation requirements.<\/p>\n
Skilled in: Managing Processes, Presenting Technical Information, Management Proficiency, Equipment Maintenance, Training, Analyzing Information, Information Sharing, Quality Focus, Clinical Lab Testing, and Technical Understanding.<\/p>\n
Competencies
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Leadership, influence, and strong communication skills<\/p>\n
Attention to detail and accuracy<\/p>\n
Ability to plan, organize, and implement activities in a pressured environment<\/p>\n
Problem-solving and lateral thinking<\/p>\n
Self-management and results-driven<\/p>\n
Requirements
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Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (Master\u2019s degree is an added advantage)<\/p>\n
Preferably 5 to 8 years working experience, including 3 to 5 years supervisory experience in a relevant pathology laboratory environment<\/p>\n
JOB APPLICATION DETAILS<\/p>\n
APPLICATION DETAILS
\nClosing Date & Application<\/p>\n
Closing Date:\u00a012h00 on 6th July 2025<\/p>\n
How to Apply:
\nEmail or forward comprehensive CVs and application letters to:
\nHospital Human Resources Manager, Private Bag BR130, Gaborone
\nTel: +267 368 5600
\nEmail:\u00a0Careers.Gaborone@lifehealthcare.co.za<\/p>\n
If you do not receive feedback within 2 weeks from the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.<\/p>\n
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.<\/p>\n
For internal candidates:\u00a0Discuss your application with your line manager before applying.<\/p>\n
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
\nMaking life better<\/p>\n
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