Laboratory Manager Jobs – Tenna & Pharma Laboratories

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Health Jobs in Uganda, Management Jobs in Uganda, Medicine and Pharmacy Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: Laboratory Manager

Organisation: Tenna & Pharma Laboratories

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Tenna & Pharma Laboratories is a prominent private pathology laboratory and medical center located in Bukoto, Kampala. Established in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic to address regional gaps in PCR testing, it has since grown into a comprehensive diagnostic and medical consulting facility.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate laboratory technologists and support staff to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
Ensure compliance with the facility’s policies and Gulf Health Council (GHC) guidelines in medical diagnostics.
Oversee laboratory quality management systems, accreditation processes, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Coordinate biosafety and biosecurity practices within the laboratory environment.
Serve as a member of the Procurement Committee and participate in procurement planning, decision-making, and consolidation of procurement needs for the Laboratory, Clinical, and Radiology departments.
Oversee and ensure that quality control tests are run routinely to ensure quality standard results are achieved.
Undertake the role of stock and inventory management of the organization.
Participate in External Quality Assessment (EQA) and proficiency testing programs.
Review, verify, and authorize patient laboratory results in a timely manner.
Monitor equipment maintenance, inventory management, and laboratory supplies.
Work closely with the Business Development Officer to support the expansion of laboratory services and company operations.
Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), regulatory requirements, and ethical laboratory practices.
Oversee and coordinate monthly performance reporting for the Laboratory ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and accountability.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Biomedical Laboratory Technology from a reputable institution.
Must be registered with a relevant professional regulatory body and possess a valid practicing license.
Proven experience of 3-5 years managing a busy medical diagnostic laboratory.
Strong knowledge of laboratory accreditation standards, quality management systems, and biosafety practices.
Experience in GHC medical screening processes is an added advantage.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multidisciplinary teams effectively.
Leadership and team supervision
Quality assurance and laboratory accreditation
Biosafety and infection prevention control
Result interpretation and verification
Strategic planning and operational management
Customer care and professional ethics
Business growth and stakeholder engagement
Excellent report writing and documentation skills