SERVICE DIMENSIONS
Ensures provision of cost-effective Medical Laboratory Services in both PHC and Lagos Clinics
Supervises the quality assurance and safety of all LAB activities in COMPANY
Supervises the quality and maintenance of all lab equipment
Ensures the provision and permanent availability of LAB reagents in accordance with NAFDAC regulation.
Coordinates and harmonizes the activities of the 2 laboratories and ensures state-of-the-art practice in both locations
Carries out technical supervisory functions on all LAB Technicians under his responsibility
Reports on all lab activities in COMPANY
ACTIVITIES
Carries out daily verification and calibration of all equipment before starting daily activities in PHC laboratory
Handles and supervises daily activities with special focus on Microbiology
Provides procedures and appropriate training for new equipment and reagents.
Manages Quality control and Maintenance in close partnership with the Bio-Med Technicians and the Quality Officers
Provides Technical and Administrative Guidance to all Lab Scientists
Ensures that the laboratory and all Lab Scientists are registered with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
Manages safe and confidential registration of patients and documentation of Lab results
Ensures that all equipment are connected to Biowin Software and regularly updated
Validates all results before dispatch to the requesting practitioners
Archives daily all laboratory results and data
Manages supply order from France while sourcing for local suppliers
Manages the entire procurement process from PR to GR 105 issuances within budget limit
Ensures permanent availability of Lab supplies while discouraging wastage
Optimizes and maintains effective stock management and encourages exchange of stock with DW Laboratory
Ensures that materials comply with NAFDAC requirement. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all reagents should be provided to permit delivery
Pays special attention to perishable reagents that should be received the same day and stored in optimum condition
Generates monthly report of the laboratory activities to the Medical Officer, Port Harcourt District and to SMO Lagos
Ensures correct implementation of Laboratory and HSE programs in the company clinics
CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
This position requires great interpersonal skill and works in close partnership with the GPs, Consultant Specialists, OH manager, Pharmacists, Head of Emergency and Field support Nursing Manager, SMOs, Bio-med Technicians Quality Officers and CMO.
The position interacts with external bodies like external laboratories in Port Harcourt and Lagos (Clina Lancet and Pathcare…) suppliers (Tedis), NAFDAC representatives and Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
Difficulties can arise from delay in supply of Laboratory reagents and occasional equipment breakdown.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ensures Laboratory activities are conducted safely, diligently and in accordance with COMPANY HSE Policies, WHO Standard on Laboratory Safety and National Health Authority regulations
Reports to Medical Officer – PHC District any incident, unsafe act or operation
Ensures high level of professional skills, competencies in COMPANY laboratories
Updates knowledge of modern Medical equipment and methods
HSE OBJECTIVES
Familiarizes self with COMPANY emergency procedures and reports to the Manager any incident, unsafe act or operation
Carries out assigned duties safely according to COMPANY HSE procedures in such a manner to minimize / eliminate Insafe exposure to self or fellow workers
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelors Degree in Medical Lab Science (Biochemistry, Biology)
Management skills including procurement and budget
Good Knowledge of Biowin, Prolablis software and / or any related LAB software and SAP
At least 15 years related experience, 5 of which must have been at Management level.