Senior Medical Officer - Laboratory

Job Description

This role involves supervising routine and specialized laboratory investigations with a focus on accuracy, reliability, and timely reporting of results. The Senior Medical Officer Laboratory oversees quality control and assurance processes, maintaining strict adherence to laboratory safety and infection control protocols. The position also requires active participation in laboratory audits, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize laboratory operations. The successful candidate will provide professional guidance to laboratory personnel, foster a collaborative work environment, and liaise effectively with clinicians and related departments to support diagnostic and therapeutic activities. This leadership role is critical in advancing laboratory excellence and ensuring high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities
 

• Supervise and oversee routine and specialized laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Ensure timely and precise reporting of laboratory test results to support clinical decision-making.
• Monitor and implement quality control and quality assurance procedures to maintain high laboratory standards.
• Enforce compliance with biosafety protocols, laboratory safety standards, and infection control measures.
• Provide leadership, professional guidance, and supervision to a team of five laboratory staff members.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with clinicians and other departments regarding laboratory test requirements and results.
• Assist in the preparation and participation of laboratory audits and inspections.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation related to laboratory processes and quality management.
• Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives in laboratory services to enhance operational efficiency and patient care.
• Support training and development activities for laboratory personnel to strengthen skills and knowledge.
• Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Stay updated with advances in pathology and laboratory techniques to incorporate best practices.
• Manage laboratory inventory and supplies to ensure resource availability and cost-effectiveness.