Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer QAO
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Industry Healthcare / Medical Founded 2001 Type Private Website https://www.outspanhospital.org/ Address NYERI, Kenya
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KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Diploma or BSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
- Valid registration/licensing with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
- At least 3 years of post-training experience, with the ability to perform quality routine work like analyze, review and interpret IQC and EQA data.
- Formal training in ISO 15189:2022 and internal auditing based on ISO 15189.
- Demonstrated competence in root cause analysis, risk management and the use of quality indicators.
- Previous involvement in KENAS accreditation, surveillance audits, internal audits, or QMS implementation would be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data management applications.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records, coordinate multiple quality activities, meet deadlines, and ensure systematic follow-up of audits, nonconformities, corrective actions, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated technical ability in laboratory equipment operation, routine maintenance, troubleshooting and identification of equipment malfunctions.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, review, revise, standardise, control and maintain laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).