Laboratory Coordinator
2025-08-21T07:53:49+00:00
C-care
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FULL_TIME
Upcountry
Uganda
00256
Uganda
Healthcare
Healthcare
2025-08-29T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Job Summary (Main Purpose)
Manages laboratory operations across C-Care IMC Upcountry, ensuring high-quality diagnostic services, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Oversees laboratory staff, test accuracy, and equipment maintenance.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
1. Laboratory Operations & Quality Assurance
- Oversee daily operations of diagnostic and IMC laboratories in the upcountry.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 15189:2022 and international/national lab accreditation standards.
- Monitor laboratory workflows to optimize turnaround time and service efficiency.
- Implement quality assurance and control programs for reliable test results.
2. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure strict adherence to biosafety and biosecurity regulations.
- Oversee the laboratory internal audits and prepare for external lab inspections.
- Oversee the Development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory compliance.
- Work with medical teams to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic services.
3. Equipment Management.
- Monitor reagent usage and laboratory supply chain efficiency.
- Implement data-driven lab management systems for improved efficiency.
4. Financial & Business Performance
- Strengthen budgeting strategies to optimize Uganda’s lab resource utilization.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Oversee laboratory billing and revenue cycle management.
- Expand specialized diagnostic services to increase revenue streams.
5. Uganda Laboratory Staff Development
- Oversight of team of medical technologists and lab technicians.
- Ensure continuous training programs for laboratory staff.
- Foster a culture of safety, accuracy, and Laboratory excellence.
Key Relationships
Internal Contacts and purpose of interactions
- Clinical Teams – Ensures smooth laboratory operations.
- Finance & Procurement Teams – Manages budgeting and reagent procurement.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance Teams – Ensures adherence to lab safety standards.
- IT & Digital Transformation Teams – Implements LIS (Laboratory Information Systems).
External Contacts and purpose of interactions
- Regulatory & Accreditation Bodies (e.g. ISO, CAP, MOH) – Ensures lab compliance.
- Diagnostic Equipment Suppliers & Research Institutions – Implements new technologies.
- Insurance Companies & Corporate Clients – Develops partnerships for lab testing services.
Planning & Organising Duties
Planning Cycle Activity to Be Planned
Monthly
- Track test turnaround times, financial performance, and lab utilization.
- Assess reagent and consumable stock levels for efficient supply chain management.
Quarterly
- Review quality control, compliance, and efficiency metrics.
- Conduct internal audits and prepare for accreditation reviews.
Annual
- Develop long-term laboratory expansion and technology adoption strategies.
- Plan for new laboratory testing capabilities and equipment upgrades.
Long-Term Planning
Key Skills and Competencies
Qualifications
Formal education required for competence in the job
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
- Management Training.
- Knowledge in ISO 15189:2022, Laboratory Quality Management, or CAP Accreditation is preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years in clinical laboratory operations and diagnostic service leadership.
- Experience managing multi-site laboratory operations and accreditation processes.
Knowledge & Technical
Competencies
Registrations, Affiliations, Professional Certifications
- Strong expertise in clinical laboratory management, quality assurance, and accreditation processes.
- Knowledge of laboratory diagnostics, automation in pathology, and lab workflow optimization.
Behavioural Competencies
- Strong leadership and operational decision-making skills.
- Attention to detail and adherence to quality and regulatory standards.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement in laboratory services.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
1. Laboratory Operations & Quality Assurance Oversee daily operations of diagnostic and IMC laboratories in the upcountry. Ensure compliance with ISO 15189:2022 and international/national lab accreditation standards. Monitor laboratory workflows to optimize turnaround time and service efficiency. Implement quality assurance and control programs for reliable test results. 2. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Ensure strict adherence to biosafety and biosecurity regulations. Oversee the laboratory internal audits and prepare for external lab inspections. Oversee the Development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory compliance. Work with medical teams to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic services. 3. Equipment Management. Monitor reagent usage and laboratory supply chain efficiency. Implement data-driven lab management systems for improved efficiency. 4. Financial & Business Performance Strengthen budgeting strategies to optimize Uganda’s lab resource utilization. Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality. Oversee laboratory billing and revenue cycle management. Expand specialized diagnostic services to increase revenue streams. 5. Uganda Laboratory Staff Development Oversight of team of medical technologists and lab technicians. Ensure continuous training programs for laboratory staff. Foster a culture of safety, accuracy, and Laboratory excellence.
Formal education required for competence in the job Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science. Management Training. Knowledge in ISO 15189:2022, Laboratory Quality Management, or CAP Accreditation is preferred. Experience 5+ years in clinical laboratory operations and diagnostic service leadership. Experience managing multi-site laboratory operations and accreditation processes.
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Vacancy title:
Laboratory Coordinator
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare]
Jobs at:
C-care
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 29 2025
Duty Station:
Upcountry | Uganda | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 21 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Job Summary (Main Purpose)
Manages laboratory operations across C-Care IMC Upcountry, ensuring high-quality diagnostic services, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Oversees laboratory staff, test accuracy, and equipment maintenance.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
1. Laboratory Operations & Quality Assurance
- Oversee daily operations of diagnostic and IMC laboratories in the upcountry.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 15189:2022 and international/national lab accreditation standards.
- Monitor laboratory workflows to optimize turnaround time and service efficiency.
- Implement quality assurance and control programs for reliable test results.
2. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure strict adherence to biosafety and biosecurity regulations.
- Oversee the laboratory internal audits and prepare for external lab inspections.
- Oversee the Development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory compliance.
- Work with medical teams to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic services.
3. Equipment Management.
- Monitor reagent usage and laboratory supply chain efficiency.
- Implement data-driven lab management systems for improved efficiency.
4. Financial & Business Performance
- Strengthen budgeting strategies to optimize Uganda’s lab resource utilization.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Oversee laboratory billing and revenue cycle management.
- Expand specialized diagnostic services to increase revenue streams.
5. Uganda Laboratory Staff Development
- Oversight of team of medical technologists and lab technicians.
- Ensure continuous training programs for laboratory staff.
- Foster a culture of safety, accuracy, and Laboratory excellence.
Key Relationships
Internal Contacts and purpose of interactions
- Clinical Teams – Ensures smooth laboratory operations.
- Finance & Procurement Teams – Manages budgeting and reagent procurement.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance Teams – Ensures adherence to lab safety standards.
- IT & Digital Transformation Teams – Implements LIS (Laboratory Information Systems).
External Contacts and purpose of interactions
- Regulatory & Accreditation Bodies (e.g. ISO, CAP, MOH) – Ensures lab compliance.
- Diagnostic Equipment Suppliers & Research Institutions – Implements new technologies.
- Insurance Companies & Corporate Clients – Develops partnerships for lab testing services.
Planning & Organising Duties
Planning Cycle Activity to Be Planned
Monthly
- Track test turnaround times, financial performance, and lab utilization.
- Assess reagent and consumable stock levels for efficient supply chain management.
Quarterly
- Review quality control, compliance, and efficiency metrics.
- Conduct internal audits and prepare for accreditation reviews.
Annual
- Develop long-term laboratory expansion and technology adoption strategies.
- Plan for new laboratory testing capabilities and equipment upgrades.
Long-Term Planning
Key Skills and Competencies
Qualifications
Formal education required for competence in the job
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
- Management Training.
- Knowledge in ISO 15189:2022, Laboratory Quality Management, or CAP Accreditation is preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years in clinical laboratory operations and diagnostic service leadership.
- Experience managing multi-site laboratory operations and accreditation processes.
Knowledge & Technical
Competencies
Registrations, Affiliations, Professional Certifications
- Strong expertise in clinical laboratory management, quality assurance, and accreditation processes.
- Knowledge of laboratory diagnostics, automation in pathology, and lab workflow optimization.
Behavioural Competencies
- Strong leadership and operational decision-making skills.
- Attention to detail and adherence to quality and regulatory standards.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement in laboratory services.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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