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• Responsible
  for implementing and maintaining the laboratory standards equivalent to
  the College of American Pathologists
• Ensure
  an effective quality management program for the laboratory.
• Ensures
  proficiency testing, alternative assessment, and QC procedures are
  sufficient for the extent of testing performed in the laboratory
• Regularly
  communicate laboratory data and appropriate patient result reporting.
• Technically
  support consultations regarding the ordering of appropriate tests and the
  medical significance of laboratory data
• Provide
  educational programs, strategic planning, and research and development
  appropriate to the needs of the laboratory and institution.
• Ensures
  sufficient personnel with adequate documented training and experience to
  meet the needs of the laboratory.
• Responsible
  for ensuring the implementation of a safe laboratory environment in
  compliance with good laboratory practice and applicable regulations.
• Document
  and specify individuals delegated to carry out specific activities.
• Participate
  in the selection of laboratory equipment and supplies with respect to
  quality.
• Ensures
  that all laboratory processes in JCRC are carried out in accordance with
  laboratory best practice, JCRC established standards, policies and
  procedures and/or as prescribed in the Research Protocols
• Ensures
  that all JCRC laboratory infrastructures are effectively utilized and
  maintained to a standard complying with the JCRC Code of Practice and in
  compliance with health and safety regulations
• Steers
  the development and implementation of JCRC safety policy to ensure safety
  and minimization of accidents in all JCRC labs
• Develops
  and guides implementation of JCRC Labs Sharing Policy that guides the
  sharing of lab infrastructure with external research collaborators
• Actively
  contributes to the development of Laboratory training curricula and
  participates in the conduct of any such training for both JCRC staff and
  other health service providers.
• Plans
  and evaluates the performance of lab staff through appropriate performance
  standards and provides mechanisms for performance improvement
• Develops
  and manages plans and budgets for lab services.

• The
  applicant should preferably hold a master’s degree in clinical laboratory
  science or related sciences from an accredited institution. A PhD would be
  an added advantage.
• Be
  certified and continue to be certified by a board approved by the medical
  council
• A
  minimum of eight years’ experience among which three should have been at the
  same level in managing a busy and multi-disciplinary lab preferably
  involved in clinical or bio-medical research
• Possess
  good interpersonal and communication skills and a team player

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