Deputy Lab Manager at Tenwek Hospital

Job Description:  

• To assist Laboratory Manager in overseeing and providing day to day supervision of Laboratory functions so as to provide timely and quality service. 

Responsibilities 

• Order supplies from Central supplies and other sub stores and ensure that the lab store clerk work is supported,
• Ensure that there is professionalism and discipline among the lab team and give report to the lab manager
• Responsible for morning reports, general staff meetings and ensure relevant documentation done.
• Ensure solutions, stains, media and reagents necessary for Laboratory tests are prepared
• Ensure all the laboratory results are Verified and authorized at all times.
• Ensure that the critical and urgent results are reported to clinicians and Ward in-charges and documented at all times.
• Monitor ward collection and give daily report to the laboratory Manager.
• Provide Technical support to laboratory staff and give relevant guidance.
• Ensure there is proper shift coverage in all laboratory sections at all times
• In collaboration with the lab manager, ensure that the outstations are well functioning
• Represent Laboratory in various hospital committees when the lab manager is not available.
• Supervise and guide new staff and students assigned laboratory department.
• Manage Laboratory stock inventory and establish minimum maximum levels.
• To supervise Laboratory in absence or in consultation with the Lab manager.
• Coordinate with the Lab QA Officer to ensure all equipment are well serviced and functioning well.
• Ensure that the lab quality objectives are achieved by getting monthly reports from assigned laboratory staffs
• Respond to customer care concerns timely and give feedback to the lab manager as soon as possible
• Work hand in hand with the lab manager to ensure that each lab staff achieve their set objectives
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the laboratory Manager.