Manufacturing

Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer (qao) At Outspan Hospital

Outspan Hospital·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Internship
ManufacturingFull TimeInternship
-Closes Oct 2, 2026

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Diploma or BSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
  • Valid registration/licensing with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
  • At least 3 years of post-training experience, with the ability to perform quality routine work like analyze, review and interpret IQC and EQA data.
  • Formal training in ISO 15189:2022 and internal auditing based on ISO 15189.
  • Demonstrated competence in root cause analysis, risk management and the use of quality indicators.
  • Previous involvement in KENAS accreditation, surveillance audits, internal audits, or QMS implementation would be an added advantage.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data management applications.
  • Strong organisational skills, with 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.
  • Demonstrated technical ability in laboratory equipment operation, routine maintenance, troubleshooting and identification of equipment malfunctions.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, review, revise, standardise, control and maintain laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDDiploma

At a glance

Company

Outspan Hospital

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 2, 2026

Created

September 26, 2026