QC Manager

Job Description

QC Manager For Medical Laboratory in Tangal, Kathmandu .

-Details:

*Post: QC Manager

*Location: Tangal, Kathmandu

*Salary: Negotiable

*Education: Bachelor complete in Science/Lab Technology

*Experience: 2 years of experience as a QC Supervisor in medical laboratory or hospital.

-Job Description:

1.Quality Assurance & Control:

* Oversee daily Internal Quality Control (IQC) runs, interpretation, and corrective actions as per the QC Calendar.

* Conduct monthly IQC analysis (Levey-Jennings (LJ) chart monitoring, corrective action (CA), Measurement Uncertainty (MU) & Coefficient of Variation (CV%) calculation, local mean & SD determination).

* Ensure timely participation in Inter-Laboratory Comparison (ILC) & External Quality Assurance Scheme (EQAS) programs, their interpretation, and corrective actions.

* Ensure critical value reporting and timely repeat sample tracking and re-run documentation.

* Maintain non-conforming logs and implement necessary corrective and preventive actions.

* Regularly monitor quality indicators, including sample rejection, precision, and accuracy of results.

* Ensure periodic review and update of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality manuals, and laboratory logs as per accreditation requirements.

2. Equipment & Maintenance Management:

* Ensure timely calibration, preventive maintenance, and validation of all laboratory equipment across 12 branches.

* Monitor the utilization of instruments across branches and optimize workflow for efficiency.

* Plan for new equipment procurement, considering test expansion and financial feasibility.

* Monitor and approve financial budgeting for technical operations, including QC costs, training expenses, and old instrument maintenance.

* Supervise daily equipment cleaning and maintenance record updates.

3. TAT Analysis & Monitoring:

* Monitor Turnaround Time (TAT) across different departments and ensure compliance with standard benchmarks.

* Identify bottlenecks affecting TAT and implement strategies to improve efficiency.

* Work with lab staff and IT teams to optimize workflow, sample tracking, and automation for improved TAT.

* Conduct monthly TAT performance analysis and present reports to management.

* Ensure real-time monitoring of urgent and STAT test samples to meet clinical needs.

4. Staff Training & Development:

* Assess training needs and develop upskilling programs for lab technologists and technicians.

* Conduct regular training programs on new technologies, quality control, and best practices.

* Ensure all staff follow standard laboratory procedures and safety protocols.

* Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to lab personnel.

5. Compliance & Audits:

* Lead and conduct focused internal audits across all NPL branches to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

* Ensure compliance with ISO 15189:2022, NABL, and other accreditation standards.

* Address non-conformities identified during audits and implement process improvements.

* Conduct monthly review meetings to assess technical operations and compliance.

6. Safety & Waste Management:

* Ensure adherence to biosafety protocols and proper waste disposal procedures.

* Implement spillage management plans and train staff on emergency response.

* Monitor and enforce compliance with biomedical waste regulations.

7. Laboratory Expansion & Financial Planning:

* Plan for test menu expansion by evaluating the feasibility of adding tests to existing or new instruments.

* Work on financial budgeting related to technical operations, including new instrument purchases, QC expenses, training budgets, and maintenance costs.

* Oversee the cost-effectiveness of laboratory operations and optimize instrument utilization across all branches.

* Conduct monthly analytics on test counts, CPT (Cost per Test) calculations, and overall financial performance of the lab