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Outspan Hospital
Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer (QAO) at Outspan Hospital
KenyaFull TimeMid-Senior Level
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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).