Clinical Laboratory Manager

Description

Job Summary: Efficiently managing and operating the clinical laboratory, ensuring accuracy and quality of tests, and supervising staff, equipment, and workflow. Key Highlights: 1. Supervising all daily operations of the clinical laboratory 2. Ensuring accuracy and quality of laboratory test results 3. Strong leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills **Job Objective:** To efficiently manage and operate the clinical laboratory, ensure accuracy and quality of laboratory test results, comply with professional and regulatory standards, and supervise staff, equipment, and workflow within the laboratory. **Duties and Responsibilities:** * Supervise all daily operations of the clinical laboratory and ensure efficient workflow. * Manage and direct the laboratory team, including specialists, technicians, and administrative staff. * Ensure laboratory tests are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and standards. * Review and monitor the quality and accuracy of laboratory test results. * Implement quality assurance programs and internal/external quality control. * Ensure periodic maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment. * Monitor availability of reagents, materials, and laboratory supplies, and manage inventory. * Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * Ensure compliance with biosafety, infection control, and medical waste management standards. * Monitor accreditation processes, inspections, and adherence to health regulations and guidelines. * Investigate laboratory errors and issues and implement corrective and preventive actions. * Prepare the laboratory’s operational budget and monitor costs and expenditures. * Evaluate staff performance and identify training and development needs. * Coordinate with physicians, medical departments, and management to ensure effective delivery of laboratory services. * Monitor key performance indicators such as result accuracy, test turnaround time, and service level. * Prepare periodic reports on laboratory performance, quality, inventory, and equipment. * Participate in developing laboratory services and introducing modern technologies and equipment. **Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field. * Substantial hands-on experience in clinical laboratories, with supervisory or managerial experience. * Solid understanding of laboratory operations, quality assurance, and quality control. * Familiarity with regulatory standards and requirements for medical laboratories. * Professional certification or accreditation in laboratory management or quality is preferred. * Strong leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to analyze data and results and prepare reports. * Excellent organizational and time-management skills. * Proficiency in both Arabic and English. * Ability to work under pressure and make appropriate decisions in a healthcare environment. Salary: QAR130,000.00 per year Work Location: On-site