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Laboratory Manager, Quality Management Systems at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

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We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations in Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership and partnerships.

We need committed, audacious, accountable, passionate persons with strong core values to workk with our highly experienced team in the capacity below:

Job Title: Laboratory Manager, Quality Management Systems

Code: LBS003
Location: Abuja
Grant Duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • The incumbent will design, plan and implement the Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) across all Laboratory networks.
  • Ensure that Laboratories are enrolled into the SLMTA program.
  • S/he will oversee the implementation and monitoring of all Laboratory Quality Assurance programs including but not limited to the WHO/AFRO SLIPTA/ SLMTA program, HIV Rapid Test Continuous Quality Improvement (RTCQI) and the Laboratory Process Review (LPR)
  • Maintain the Central Document Master list in line with the Standards and ensure document control for all Laboratory related documents, records and tools.
  • S/he will design systems for the continual monitoring of the impact of LQMS in the quality of patient care and reliability of the laboratory results.
  • Coordinate the conduct of internal audits, investigation of non-conformities and monitoring of the implementation of appropriate corrective and preventive action.
  • Document all non-compliances, gap assessments and conduct analysis of gaps and share findings with management and internal stakeholder.
  • Communicate changes in guidelines, accreditation, inspection and laboratory professional bodies.
  • Responsible for maintaining a national database of auditors and assessors certified by the Nigeria SLMTA faculty.
  • Provide specialised training
  • on the Quality Management System. *Lead the development, implementation, management and
  • maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) dashboard for all laboratory networks.
  • Develop and implement a Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) system for the laboratory.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences and registered as an Associate member of the Medical Laboratory Sciences Council of Nigeria.
  • A valid certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist is mandatory.
  • 7 years’ experience of running/implementing public health programs preferably in the NGO context.
  • Certified SLMTAN preferred with significant experience in the design, implementation and management of Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS).
  • Experience in conducting assessments and Laboratory audits.
  • Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English, with high impact influencing and persuasive skills and able to represent the organization externally.
  • Good experience in using MS Word, Excel or applicable Office suit is required.
  • Commitment to and understanding of organization’s vision, values and principles including rights-based/gender approaches would be expected.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Submit their current CV and Suitability Statement not more than 200 words indicating Position and Location in Microsoft Word format by email to: [email protected] The subject of the email should be the JOB TITLE, LOCATION AND APPLICANT FULL NAME; e.g. Laboratory Manager, Quality Management Systems  – Abuja, CLEMENTINA OGBEH.

Note

  • It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as application sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process
  • Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival and we reserve the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.
  • Females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Features

Job CategoryManagerial Jobs in Nigeria, NGO / Non-Profit Associations Jobs in Nigeria

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