Job Description
- Oversee day to-day operations of all clinical laboratory sections (Haematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Histopathology etc.).
- Ensure uninterrupted laboratory services with optimal turnaround times (TAT).
- Manage Clinical laboratory instrumentation for its optimum operational requirements and necessary calibrations and preventive maintenance determining the feasibility Of installing new equipment's as and when required.
- Develops, establish and maintain policies and procedures; ensure compliance with national and international standards (e.g., ISO 15189, CAP, PNAC, PHCC, IHHN policies).
- Monitor workload, staffing levels, and resource utilization; Recruit, train supervise and evaluate laboratory staff.
- Investigate non-conformities, errors, and incidents; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain quality indicators and Continuous improvement programs.
- Ensure accuracy, reliability, and confidentiality Of laboratory results.
- Collaborate with clinicians to optimize test utilization and interpretation.
- Ensure biosafety, infection control, and waste management protocols are followed,
- Orientation, training and conduct of competencies of newly appointed laboratory personnel.
- Develop staff competency, continuing Education and performance improvement plans.
- Prepare duty rosters and ensure adequate coverage across shifts.
- Oversee procurement, Validation, Calibration and maintenance of Laboratory equipment
- Ensure availability of reagents, consumables, and supplies while controlling costs.
- Liaise with vendors for service contracts and troubleshooting.
- Prepare and manage laboratory budgets, input including Opex and Capex; monitor costs, and productivity metrics.
- Support finance billing accuracy, test pricing, and cost-containment initiatives.
- Coordinate with hospital departments, external labs, and regulatory bodies.
- Supervise Inventory process include LC, loan, local demand, audits etc.
- Establish and maintain appropriates records and statistics, monitor KPIs and make measures to improve the KPIs.
- Supervises Quality Control and Proficiency Testing programs to meet standard & coordinate with QMD staff to improve the quality matters.
- Data Maintenance (monthly data, monthly process performance report, yearly data etc.) and report to Head of Department.
- Perform any other task assigned by the Head of Department that is commensurate with your knowledge and skills.
Note: “Indus Hospital & Health Network is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.”