Head of Department – Laboratory Job Westlands Specialist Hospital

Medical Jobs, Westlands Specialist Hospital Jobs.Responsible for leading laboratory operations, supervising staff, ensuring accurate test results, monitoring turnaround times, maintaining equipment, enforcing quality and safety standards, managing procurement and budgets, and supporting accreditation requirements. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, valid KMLTTB registration and licence, and 5–7 years of laboratory experience. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.

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

How to Apply

Send CV + certificates + valid practicing license to: hr@wgshospital.com Application Deadline: 21st September 2026