Area Lab Manager - Lead Multi-Lab Ops & Quality

Ampath Laboratories; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in East London is looking for an Area Lab Manager to oversee multiple laboratories. The role involves ensuring operational excellence, guiding Technical Leads, and fostering a culture of performance and continuous improvement. Candidates should have a relevant medical technology qualification, management certification, and at least three years of leadership experience in a laboratory environment. This is a permanent position with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ leadership experience in a multi-laboratory environment.
• Ideally up to six years of experience in a pathology laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence across laboratories.
• Guide Technical Leads and optimise processes.
• Shape a culture of performance and accountability.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Understanding of regulatory frameworks

Effective communication in English

Numerical reasoning

Sound business and financial acumen

Education

Relevant medical technology qualification with HPCSA registration

Management qualification or certification

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in East London is looking for an Area Lab Manager to oversee multiple laboratories. The role involves ensuring operational excellence, guiding Technical Leads, and fostering a culture of performance and continuous improvement. Candidates should have a relevant medical technology qualification, management certification, and at least three years of leadership experience in a laboratory environment. This is a permanent position with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.