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Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer (QAO)
Outspan Hospital
Full-time
Healthcare
Medical & Pharmaceutical
Mid Level
Salary: Open / Negotiable
Posted 2 hours ago
Deadline: Oct 02, 2026 4 days leftJob Description
Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer (QAO)
Requirements
- Possess a Diploma or BSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
- Hold valid registration and licensing with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
- Have at least 3 years of post-training experience, including the ability to analyze, review, and interpret IQC and EQA data.
- Have formal training in ISO 15189:2022 and internal auditing based on ISO
- Demonstrate competence in root cause analysis, risk management, and the use of quality indicators.
- Prior involvement in KENAS accreditation, surveillance audits, internal audits, or Quality Management System (QMS) implementation is an added advantage.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and other data management applications.
- Exhibit strong organizational skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records, coordinate multiple quality activities, meet deadlines, and ensure systematic follow-up of audits, nonconformities, corrective actions, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Possess technical ability in laboratory equipment operation, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and identification of equipment malfunctions.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop, review, revise, standardize, control, and maintain laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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Job Details
- Function
- Medical & Pharmaceutical
- Industry
- Healthcare
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Mid Level
- Salary
- Open
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
- Views
- 9
- Deadline
- Oct 02, 2026