About the Role
5 min readThe Head of Laboratory will lead the diagnostic laboratory team to ensure fast, accurate, and highly reliable test results.
You will manage laboratory infrastructure, drive quality control protocols, and introduce modern diagnostic methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Operations Management: Direct daily activities in hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, and serology. Quality Management: Maintain strict internal Quality Control (QC) and External Quality Assessment (EQA) standards.
- Equipment Care: Oversee the calibration, maintenance, and validation of sophisticated laboratory equipment.
- Safety & Biosafety: Enforce rigorous laboratory bio-risk and waste management protocols. Qualifications & Experience
- Shared Core Competencies for All Roles
- Language Capabilities: Proficiency in English, Somali and Amharic is highly valued for day-to-day operations and community engagement.
- Cultural Competence: Deep respect for and understanding of the local community values in the Somali Region.
- Digital Literacy: Comfort using Hospital Management Information Systems (HMIS) and standard office software.
Required Skills
Expertise in laboratory information systems (LIS), equipment troubleshooting, international laboratory standards (e.g., ISO 15189), and detail-oriented analytical skills.
Requirements
Candidates should possess relevant experience in this field. Ability to work in a team environment, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication capabilities are required.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their tailored Cover Letter, updated CV, copies of academic degrees, contact information for three professional references and valid professional licenses via one of the following methods:
Email: HajiAbdallaGeneralHospital@gmail.com
In-Person Submission: CEO’s Office, Haji Abdalla General Hospital, Jigjiga, Ethiopia.
Phone Inquiries: +(251) 971713170
Haji Abdalla General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates matching the exact qualification criteria will be contacted for an interview.
Email: HajiAbdallaGeneralHospital@gmail.com
In-Person Submission: CEO’s Office, Haji Abdalla General Hospital, Jigjiga, Ethiopia.
Phone Inquiries: +(251) 971713170
Haji Abdalla General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates matching the exact qualification criteria will be contacted for an interview.