Job summary
\nReporting to the Laboratory Technical Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring daily activities in the main laboratory and provide direct supervision of bench supervisors to ensure sample testing is conducted in accordance with the documented policies and procedures. He\/ She will report to the Laboratory Technical Manager and be accountable for processing and testing of samples in all departments of the main laboratory.
\nMain Duties:<\/p>\n
Supervises specimen processing and testing for all benches in the main laboratory to ensure quality of work.
\nDevelops orientation and training plans and oversees training of new staff, students, interns and Laboratory users as and when required.
\nEnsures that all the benches perform testing of specimens including EQAs within specified sample stability times and results provided to lab users within the established TATs.
\nCollaborates with the Assistant QA\/QC Manager to supervise the verification of new methods before they are qualified for use in the laboratory.
\nPerforms periodic management review of records as required by the management system procedures including QC records, routine equipment maintenance records, equipment service and calibration records, safety inspection records, among others.
\nCoordinates with the Assistant QAQC Manager to investigate nonconformities and supervise implementation of corrective actions for all benches in the main laboratory.
\nAssists the benches with troubleshooting of equipment breakdowns and coordinate vendor support for equipment repair and service requirements.
\nSupervises forecasting, quantification and monitoring of reagents and consumables to ensure the benches are always stocked and prevent expiries.
\nWorks with the Assistant QA\/QC Manager to prepare the laboratory for external assessments, inspections and audits.
\nPrepares and processes documentation relevant for the fulfillment of regulatory requirements including HPCZ facility and personnel certification, fire certification, among others.
\nAssists the Lab Technical Manager in providing advisory services to laboratory users including interpretation of results and professional judgements, among others.
\nEnsures adherence to biosafety\/biosecurity requirements of all laboratory staff in the conduct of laboratory activities.<\/p>\n
Qualifications:<\/p>\n
Full Grade 12 certificate
\nA bachelor\u2019s degree in biomedical sciences, or recognized equivalent is required.
\nRegistration with HPCZ and a valid practicing license is required.
\nMinimum 5 years\u2019 work experience in Medical\/Research Laboratory.
\nTraining and knowledge in ISO 15189 standard and GCLP guidelines.
\nJob knowledge and ability to function independently.
\nLeadership and managerial skills and ability to coordinate teams.
\nGood analytical skills as well as report writing skills.
\nGood communication skills, both verbal and written.<\/p>\n
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