HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – LABORATORY

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Full Time
The Westlands Specialist Hospital

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – LABORATORY

WSH Hospital is seeking an experienced and results-driven laboratory professional to lead our Laboratory. Department, ensuring quality diagnostic services, regulatory compliance, and effective team management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide overall leadership, planning, and supervision of the laboratory department
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, KMLTTB/MOH regulations, and accreditation requirements
  • Oversee test result accuracy, turnaround time, and equipment maintenance
  • Manage, mentor, and appraise laboratory staff performance
  • Develop and enforce SOPs, safety, and quality assurance protocols Manage laboratory budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships
  • Liaise with clinicians and hospital management on diagnostic service delivery

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences
  • Valid KMLTTB registration/license
    Minimum 5-7 years’ laboratory experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership/managerial role
  • Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g. ISO 15189) and lab accreditation
  • Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills

Send CV + certificates + valid practicing license to:
hr@wgshospital.com
Application Deadline: 21st September 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.