Laboratory Manager -Central Pathology Laboratory (CPL)

Our client Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) is a Tanzanian public referral hospital with a mission to provide effective, efficient and high quality tertiary specialist medical services for referred patients from all areas of Tanzania, while providing a conducive environment for teaching and research.

To fulfill its mission in the Central Pathology Laboratory (CPL) MNH has collaborated with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW) and Abbott Fund Tanzania (AFT) and “to pilot a new framework for delivery of the highest standards of care to all patients in a sustainable way within the existing public health care setting in Tanzania”. The CPL is the leading institution for quality laboratory service in Tanzania. To sustain and grow in success MNH has embarked on a path to establish sustainability. This position is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly motivated team to develop a new model of sustainability to provide the Tanzanian public with internationally recognized quality health service with greater self-reliance and operational control.

Laboratory Manager -Central Pathology Laboratory (CPL)

MNH intends to appoint a Laboratory Manager to take charge of the Central Pathology Laboratory and training leaders in the field of clinical laboratory. The Lab Manager should be an experienced leader in the field of clinical laboratory who can take an energetic and motivated team to the next level; Our laboratory staff at the CPL are the first in East and other parts of Africa, to be specifically trained on hi-tech automated laboratory equipment.

This position is responsible to oversee the functions of the Central Pathology Laboratory in accordance to the requirements of the ISO 15189. The key role is to ensure operational effectiveness and sustainability activities for provision of quality laboratory services to the patients being attended at theMuhimbili National Hospital and referred samples from across the country. The role reports to the Head of Department-CPL and supervises Automated Laboratory Supervisor, Special Laboratory Supervisor, Quality Officer, Safety Officer and Medical Specialists.

Roles and responsibilities

• To ensure laboratory capacity is improved and sustainable to meet the current needs and future developments;
• To ensure laboratory process improvements and coordinate supply chain management;
• To conduct laboratory assessments, including developing strategies and prioritization recommendations for the execution of the set strategies;
• To ensure staff compliance, certification of instrument performance, arranging instrument replacement, service and repair;
• To maintain and ensure execution of a Quality assurance program, consulting with Pathologists on services and developments, performing of proficiency surveys, making suggestions for adjustments in policy and procedures;
• To ensure compliance with government and professional continuing Minimum Qualificationlicensure requirements by providing in service programs and monitoring outcome;
• To guide management and staff through laboratory accreditation and process improvement that are critical to long term accreditation and smooth laboratory work flow;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the H.o.D

Qualifications and experience required

• Bachelor’s degree holder in Medical Laboratory Sciences or its equivalent with postgraduate qualifications in management, laboratory sciences, medical technology, health administration or public health;
• Registered with all necessary government licensure bodies;
• A minimum of not less than 5 years’ experience in Laboratory management;
• Experience managing overall lab operations;
• Strong analytical approach to problem solving;
• Good communication skills – English – written and oral;
• People management skills, solid judgment; and ability to assess risks; and
• Proven knowledge and competence in computer skills (Microsoft word, excel, power point).

An attractive remuneration package and allowances will be offered to the successful candidates.

Application Instructions:

If you believe your career objectives and qualifications match this challenging role, please write in confidence to the address below by Thursday June 13th 2013 at 1400hrs quoting the title for the position which you are applying for including your CV, qualifications, experience, contact details and three referees together with copies of relevant testimonials to:

Executive Search and Selection, People and Change Advisory, PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited,Pemba House, 369 Toure Drive, Oyster Bay

P O Box 45, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

You can also send your application to recruit@tz.pwc.com