Head of Laboratory
2025-11-04T12:10:42+00:00
Bristol Park Hospital
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FULL_TIME
Kitengela Branch
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Healthcare
Healthcare, Management
2025-11-07T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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HEAD OF LABORATORY – KITENGELA BRANCH
Description
Bristol Park Hospital is a licensed healthcare provider that has been in operation for over 17 years, offering quality and affordable healthcare services in Nairobi, Kajiado, and Machakos counties.
Guided by our “To be a world-class provider of quality, innovative, and accessible healthcare solutions,” we are committed to excellence in service delivery as well as patient care and safety.
We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic professional to join our team as Head of Laboratory at our Kitengela Branch.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee and coordinate all laboratory operations and ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality control standards.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and reliable laboratory results for patient management and clinical decision-making.
• Supervise, mentor, and appraise laboratory staff while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, including biosafety and biosecurity standards.
• Develop and implement internal quality assurance programs and participate in external quality assessments.
• Manage laboratory inventory, including reagents, consumables, and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to support diagnostic and therapeutic services effectively.
• Generate and analyze laboratory performance reports, monitor key indicators, and recommend improvement strategies.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Laboratory plant and equipment management and ensure full functionality for optimal capacity and efficiency.
• Coordinate all facility Laboratory activities including cross facility and cross departmental linkages and communications.
• Provide leadership in all ISO implementation activities within the facility Laboratory and coordinate with other hospital facilities and departments for smooth operations.
• Maintain duty rosters and ensure full coverage of the Laboratory department at all times
• Superintendency of the facility Laboratory with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and practicing license from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
Qualifications
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience, with at least 2 years in a Laboratory supervisory or managerial roles.
• Demonstrated competence in Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and modern diagnostic equipment.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and facilities.
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare regulations, laboratory standards, and quality management systems.
• Prior experience and participation in Laboratory accreditation will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies
• Leadership and team management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Quality control and assurance focus
• Strong decision-making and integrity
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Time management and multitasking abilities.
Key Responsibilities • Oversee and coordinate all laboratory operations and ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality control standards. • Ensure timely, accurate, and reliable laboratory results for patient management and clinical decision-making. • Supervise, mentor, and appraise laboratory staff while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professionalism. • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, including biosafety and biosecurity standards. • Develop and implement internal quality assurance programs and participate in external quality assessments. • Manage laboratory inventory, including reagents, consumables, and equipment maintenance schedules. • Collaborate with clinical teams to support diagnostic and therapeutic services effectively. • Generate and analyze laboratory performance reports, monitor key indicators, and recommend improvement strategies. • Uphold patient confidentiality and maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation. • Maintain and continuously improve the Laboratory plant and equipment management and ensure full functionality for optimal capacity and efficiency. • Coordinate all facility Laboratory activities including cross facility and cross departmental linkages and communications. • Provide leadership in all ISO implementation activities within the facility Laboratory and coordinate with other hospital facilities and departments for smooth operations. • Maintain duty rosters and ensure full coverage of the Laboratory department at all times • Superintendency of the facility Laboratory with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
Leadership and team management • Analytical and problem-solving skills • Quality control and assurance focus • Strong decision-making and integrity • Excellent communication and reporting skills • Time management and multitasking abilities.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience, with at least 2 years in a Laboratory supervisory or managerial roles.
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Vacancy title:
Head of Laboratory
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Management]
Jobs at:
Bristol Park Hospital
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 7 2025
Duty Station:
Kitengela Branch | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 4 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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HEAD OF LABORATORY – KITENGELA BRANCH
Description
Bristol Park Hospital is a licensed healthcare provider that has been in operation for over 17 years, offering quality and affordable healthcare services in Nairobi, Kajiado, and Machakos counties.
Guided by our “To be a world-class provider of quality, innovative, and accessible healthcare solutions,” we are committed to excellence in service delivery as well as patient care and safety.
We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic professional to join our team as Head of Laboratory at our Kitengela Branch.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee and coordinate all laboratory operations and ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality control standards.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and reliable laboratory results for patient management and clinical decision-making.
• Supervise, mentor, and appraise laboratory staff while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, including biosafety and biosecurity standards.
• Develop and implement internal quality assurance programs and participate in external quality assessments.
• Manage laboratory inventory, including reagents, consumables, and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to support diagnostic and therapeutic services effectively.
• Generate and analyze laboratory performance reports, monitor key indicators, and recommend improvement strategies.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Laboratory plant and equipment management and ensure full functionality for optimal capacity and efficiency.
• Coordinate all facility Laboratory activities including cross facility and cross departmental linkages and communications.
• Provide leadership in all ISO implementation activities within the facility Laboratory and coordinate with other hospital facilities and departments for smooth operations.
• Maintain duty rosters and ensure full coverage of the Laboratory department at all times
• Superintendency of the facility Laboratory with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and practicing license from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
Qualifications
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience, with at least 2 years in a Laboratory supervisory or managerial roles.
• Demonstrated competence in Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and modern diagnostic equipment.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and facilities.
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare regulations, laboratory standards, and quality management systems.
• Prior experience and participation in Laboratory accreditation will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies
• Leadership and team management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Quality control and assurance focus
• Strong decision-making and integrity
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Time management and multitasking abilities.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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