POST:Laboratory QAQC Officer

Category: Medicine, Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Location: Kericho, Kenya Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary:	USAMRU-K
Description:	Based at Kericho and attached to the Nakuru PGH, the incumbent will serve as a laboratory Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Coordinator. S/he will oversee Quality Management activities in the laboratory, improve current quality practices and maintain all accreditations held. Key Duties and Responsibilities: In charge of SOP management - ensuring annual reviews, archiving, maintaining lists and review schedules, and ensuring that all staff have read and signed off. Perform monthly data review in compliance with the laboratory continuous quality improvement and quality assurance procedure, Maintain laboratory equipment quality control documentation and schedule necessary maintenance, including weekly downloads of all data logging devices. Perform or delegate all the internal calibration of necessary laboratory equipment, Enter corrective actions into a computerized log, obtain director's approval and ensure proper filing of the documentation. Assess competency of laboratory staff and maintain performance documentation Coordinate external quality assurance activities with other partner institutions.
Requirements:	Minimum Requirements: A higher diploma or degree in medical laboratory technology from a recognized institution local or foreign Registration/ Licensure is a requirement: Preferred registration with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board. Additional Requirements: Should have actively worked in a biological laboratory for at least three years, Experience: One year experience as a medical lab quality assurance officer Ability to train others. How to apply: Applicants should submit their application letters, resumes, testimonials, copies of certificates and day time telephone contact(s) no later than February 3. 2010

Job ID:	31664
Date Posted:	20 January 2010
Closing Date:	03 February 2010
Contact Info:	The Human Resources Manager USAMRU-K The Human Resources Manager "The Walter Reed Project" USAMRU-K P.O. Box 1357 - 20200 Hospital Road, Kericho, Kenya