Jobs at A Medical Laboratory

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Adherence to plan and budget.
• Meet monthly budget assigned to the respective location through actively promoting the ideas of the Organization and Quality standards.
• Identify areas of wastage, and work in conjunction with Site heads to drive down operational costs.
• Improve customer's satisfaction through ISO Accreditation and Renewal as well as effectively monitoring the Quality Control activities of the laboratory.

ISO Accreditation

Ensure compliance to ISO 15189 standards through SANAS Accreditation protocol as well as implement and improve the Laboratory's Accreditation status and assigned PSCs.

Client satisfaction

• To liaise with laboratory staff to provide optimum care and effective service to clients.
• Co-ordinate TQM for respective location

SOP Management

• Ensure laboratory's SOPs are reviewed, updated and members of staff acknowledge reading of SOPs.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and SYNLAB Policies

Audits

• Conduct routine and periodic Internal audits to ensure processes are performed in accordance with ISO 15189 standards.
• Ensure compliance to corrective and preventative actions post audits which guarantees continual system improvement.

Quality Control

• Monitor performance of Quality Control on a daily basis to ensure patient's results are both precise and accurate.
• Co-ordinate the implementation of the various Inter-laboratory comparism programs (EQA, IQC & IQA) which guarantees that procedures are consistent with the ISO 15189 standards.
• Ensuring that all out-of-range QCs and Exception reports are reviewed, and corrective actions taken.

TQM

• Co-ordinate TQM by ensuring compliance with SOP and Systems in conjunction with the laboratory/site Manager and Pathologist.
• Monitor and ensure that environmental conditions does not invalidate processes.
• Compliance with Safety protocols in respective sites.
• To ensure expired and hitherto unfit stock are discarded promptly.
• Monitor compliance to maintenance schedule of laboratory equipment’s / Instruments
• Develop Management Reports - Monitor performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• BSc in any Biological Science related course.
• Certification of quality control is a strong advantage (ISO 9000 etc.)
• 7 – 10 years proven experience as a quality assurance manager
• Thorough knowledge of methodologies of quality assurance and standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
• Negotiate with contractors and subcontractors
• Develop detailed work plans for projects
• Drive change management activities for all the company’s projects to ensure buy-in for all internal & external stakeholders
• Identify project risk and put in place mitigants
• Develops conceptual plans and budgets for facilities projects to support fiscal decision-making.
• Coordinates with line manager to facilitate rational facility planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Develops planning documents for initiation of projects to gain approval
• Coordinates all parties involved in the planning, design, and construction process.
• Reviews contract plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate building codes and project requirements.
• Assists in development of new standards of practice for Project Management activities.
• Track changes in plans and update budgets
• All other duties that may be assigned

JOB REQUIRMENT

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• 5 - 7 years of planning and construction experience
• Knowledge of facilities planning and construction management processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of estimating, budgeting, and scheduling practices.
• Knowledge of current status of costs of new construction, escalation factors, and market trends.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards of practice.
• Knowledge of construction materials and methods.
• Experience in surveying buildings and finishing works
• Results-orientated and pragmatic with exceptional quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail
• Independent thinker and worker who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities
• Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise, where you will need to set out a clear structure, method and outcomes yourself
• Tech savvy who embraces new software and online tools and is personally interested by tech-enabled solutions
• Comfortable and effective in managing and communicating with team members and stakeholders
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and Leadership skills
• Skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications and to compare them with construction progress.