Laboratory Manager at Malawi Blood Transfusion Service

Malawi Blood Transfusion Service (MBTS) is a Trust that was established to provide a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood products to meet the needs of all patients in authorised hospitals in Malawi.  It is committed to meet its objective of collecting, processing and testing all blood from voluntary non-remunerated blood donors in low-risk populations to international standards, in a cost-efficient manner.

The MBTS is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of Laboratory Manager tenable at its Head Office in Blantyre

Job Summary

Ensure the smooth running of the laboratories in a cost-effective way.  The Laboratory Manager ensures that the agreed standard operating procedures (SOP’s) Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Quality Management Systems are adhered to by all staff.

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

• Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology Sciences/Bio medics Sciences.
• Registered with Medical Council of Malawi.
• Having held a managerial or senior position at any medical laboratory for not less than 10 years.

Description of Tasks

• Prepares annual work plans, annual budgets, and tendering and purchase of equipment and consumables.
• Responsible for the procurement, usage, and monitoring of laboratory expenditure and equipment inventory.
• Ensuring that the agreed standard operating procedures (SOP’s) are carried out by all staff
• Responsible for the training programme for technical staff of the service and those seconded to the service by other institutions, i.e., the Hospital Blood Bank
• Liaising with personnel at other related health institutions, i.e., in the hospitals or laboratories, in order to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery and foster good  relations at all times;
• Responsible for all clinical laboratory work and authorizing results.
• Supervising all MBTS Laboratories across its centres
• Ensures blood and blood products meet specifications

Method Of Application

Application letters, copies of certificates, and curriculum vitae with at least three traceable referees from suitably qualified persons should be addressed to:

MBTS is an equal opportunity employer.