Job Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: Laboratory Manager (Project Manager)
Position Type: Project-Based
Number of Positions: 01
Duty Station: AHRI Clinical Trials Directorate
Reports To: Clinical Trials Directorate Director, Trial Management Division, and Clinical Laboratory Head
Contract Duration: Six (6) months with possible extension based on performance and fund availability
Salary: As per the organization’s contract salary scale

Background

The AHRI Medical Laboratory is a newly re-established facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology and expanded services under the Clinical Trials Directorate. The laboratory is strengthening its services and Quality Management Systems (QMS) to meet international standards and accreditation requirements, including ISO 15189.

Achieving and maintaining these standards requires strong technical leadership and sustainable laboratory systems. Addressing identified gaps in quality management, laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, reagent supply, method validation, and quality control is critical.

AHRI is therefore seeking a senior Laboratory Manager to provide specialized technical leadership and ensure full alignment with ISO 15189 requirements, readiness for accreditation assessment, and sustained quality services. The Laboratory Manager will lead and coordinate all laboratory activities, including the ISO 15189 accreditation process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Laboratory Management

• Provide technical and operational leadership, coordinating all laboratory activities and personnel

• Assess operational challenges, recommend strategies, and ensure sustainable laboratory services

• Review service, maintenance, and reagent supply arrangements for laboratory equipment and testing systems

• Provide technical input for the development, review, and negotiation of equipment service agreements and reagent supply contracts

• Provide technical advice on method validation, verification, and estimation of measurement uncertainty

• Advise on ensuring continuous availability of quality control materials, including alternative solutions where necessary

• Support preparation and facilitation of management review meetings

• Ensure audit findings are properly documented, tracked, and resolved

2. ISO 15189 Accreditation Leadership

• Conduct or coordinate internal audits and ISO 15189 gap assessments

• Identify non-conformities and areas for improvement

• Develop and manage accreditation work plans, timelines, and deliverables

• Develop, implement, and monitor Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans

• Ensure implementation of quality policies, SOPs, manuals, and records

• Establish, review, and strengthen the laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 15189

• Interpret ISO 15189 requirements and translate them into practical laboratory procedures

• Lead the end-to-end ISO 15189 accreditation process

• Serve as the primary contact person with the accreditation body

• Coordinate accreditation application submission, assessments, and follow-up actions

3. Capacity Building, Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare staff training plans and/or provide training on ISO 15189 requirements and quality principles

• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

• Support identification and management of laboratory risks

• Monitor quality indicators and performance metrics

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with ISO 15189 standard

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences plus a Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Quality Management, Public Health, or a related field

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in medical laboratory activities, coordination, and leadership

• Demonstrated strong experience in laboratory quality management and ISO 15189 implementation and accreditation

• Knowledge of internal audits, CAPA processes, and risk management

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

• Knowledge of internal audits, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and risk management

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

How To Apply

How to Apply: Submit your application letter (detailing your motivation and suitability), CV (maximum of three pages with clear indication of your educational background and experience) documents and certificates as one PDF file submit THIS LINK

Job Requirements Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide technical and operational leadership, coordinating all laboratory activities and personnel - Review service, maintenance, and reagent supply arrangements for laboratory equipment and testing systems - Provide technical input for the development, review, and negotiation of equipment service agreements and reagent supply contracts How to Apply Apply using the provided link below