Laboratory Co-ordinator

Laboratory Co-ordinator

Location: Abuja 

Department: Laboratory and Diagnostics

Reports to: Assistant Manager, Laboratory Services

Mission Objective

• At EHA Clinics Laboratory, our mission is to consistently deliver the highest quality of laboratory services, tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.
• We are dedicated to upholding professional excellence, ensuring that every examination we conduct is fit for use.
• Our commitment extends to the continuous improvement of our Quality Management System, embracing the principles of ISO 15189:2022 and JCI Ambulatory Standard.
• Through unwavering dedication to quality and compliance, we aim to set the standard for excellence in healthcare diagnostics, fostering trust and well-being within our community.
• The role of Lab Coordinator at EHA Clinics Laboratory, is pivotal in ensuring the day-to-day operations run smoothly and align with EHA Clinics commitment to delivering the highest quality laboratory services.
• The Lab Coordinator responsibilities include overseeing the work of laboratory technicians, ensuring adherence to protocols and procedures, and maintaining a conducive working environment.
• The Lab Coordinator plays a crucial part in upholding professional excellence by providing leadership and guidance to the Lab team. Regular training, mentoring, and performance evaluations fall within the lab coordinator`s domain, contributing to the continuous improvement of our Quality Management System. The lab coordinator`s dedication to
• fostering a culture of precision and compliance is essential for the successful execution of EHA clinics mission

 Duties And Responsibilities

Purpose:

• Coordinate the implementation of a QMS and its associated SOPs and policies to satisfy accreditation requirements for ISO 15189.
• Coordinate the daily running and processes in the laboratory ensuring targeted benchmarks are met in the area of customer experience, quality, financial stewardship, safety and personnel engagement.
• Identify key issues in project and execution in the laboratory which lead to the successful attainment of objectives. Participate in assigned research projects.
• Initiate new ideas for expansion of services.
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers by following and ensuring team members follow established standards, procedures and complying with legal regulations.

Engagement:

• Coordinate the implementation of a QMS and its associated SOPs and policies to satisfy accreditation requirements for ISO 15189.
• Coordinate the daily running and processes in the laboratory ensuring targeted benchmarks are met in the area of customer experience, quality, financial stewardship, safety and personnel engagement.
• Identify key issues in project and execution in the laboratory which lead to the successful attainment of objectives. Participate in assigned research projects.
• Initiate new ideas for expansion of services.
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers by following and ensuring team members follow established standards, procedures and complying with legal regulations.

 Delivery:

• Follow up and ensure all staff to maintain their professional accreditations and licences.
• Maintain and coordinate inventory to ensure zero stock out
• Maintain quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced troubleshooting; calibrating equipment by utilising approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.
• Review logs and registers to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Drafting, reviewing and enforcing new Standard operating procedures
• Support in organising laboratory performance and quality reports.

Targeted Specializes Knowledge

• A minimum Bachelor of Science degree in laboratory science from an accredited university.
• Must possess a valid practice Licence
• Minimum 3 years experience in a regulated clinical laboratory is required.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience is desirable.
• Candidates must possess a current practising licence and be a member of the Association of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
• Additional training and experience in laboratory quality management systems is desirable

Key Areas of Note:

• Keep up to date with relevant medical research, technology, and evidence-based medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals, etc.
• Research unusual symptoms and treatment options, through consultation with physicians and other medical specialists.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Hold Computer literacy
• Excellent Communication and Customer Service
• Caring, Compassionate, Dedicated and Professional
• Working Under Pressure
• Humane, Empathetic and Supportive Bedside Manner
• Leadership and Teamwork
• Problem-solving and Initiative
• Time Management and Organization
• Attention to Detail.

Benefits 

• Remuneration: N490,000 monthly gross. 
• Health Coverage Benefit 
• Performance Bonus
• 13th Month
• Annual Skills Assessment.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online