Principal Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer

Reference: HRM 72/173/01 - MoH/HQ

Reports to: Assistant Commissioner, Public Health Laboratory Services

Qualifications: i. MBChB OR Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science/technology or equivalent from a recognized University or Institution. ii. A Master’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science from recognized institution iii.

Postgraduate qualification in Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Laboratory Management or a related field Experience At least six (6) years’ experiences in Clinical Laboratory Services, three of which should be at the level of Senior Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer in Government

Other

Demonstrable qualities of leadership and integrity. Duties and

a) Participate in the development of Laboratory quality assurance plans, standards and Guidelines. b) Coordinate National External Quality Assessment Schemes. c) Undertake accreditation preparedness audits. d) Coordinate mentorships and support supervision for national laboratory services. e) Maintain laboratory quality assurance date base.

f) Develop training and capacity building materials for laboratory quality assurance. g) Analyse laboratory performance data and produce periodic reports. h) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.