8.0 - 12.0 years

7 - 10 Lacs

Hyderabad

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Role & responsibilities The Central Laboratory Manager will lead and manage operations of the Central Lab at Ankura Hospital, ensuring standardized, efficient, and high-quality diagnostic services across all Ankura Hospital branches. This role involves managing centralized testing, maintaining NABL/NABH compliance, streamlining inter-branch sample logistics, and ensuring consistency in lab quality, TAT, and reporting standards across the network. Central Lab Oversight: Manage the core operations of Ankuras Central Lab, overseeing all major diagnostic modalities (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, Pathology, Immunology, etc.). Ensure timely processing and reporting of samples received from all Ankura locations. Maintain a centralized reporting dashboard for lab performance across branches. Multi-Location Coordination: Work closely with Lab Technologists, Quality Leads, and Unit Heads across branches to ensure sample collection, transportation, and reporting are aligned with SLAs. Monitor and audit branch labs to ensure sample integrity, documentation accuracy, and protocol adherence before dispatch to the Central Lab. Act as the single point of contact for all lab-related escalations across units. Quality & Accreditation Management: Ensure that the Central Lab complies with NABL standards and maintains readiness for surveillance audits. Harmonize SOPs across branches for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes. Implement internal quality control (IQC) and participate in EQAS programs for inter-lab accuracy checks. Team Leadership & Development: Lead a team of senior technologists, quality officers, phlebotomy coordinators, and support staff at the Central Lab. Conduct regular training and assessments to upgrade skills of lab teams across units. Drive a culture of process discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement. Technology & LIS Oversight: Oversee the implementation and usage of LIS(Laboratory Information System) across branches and central lab. Collaborate with IT to ensure seamless data flow, auto-validation, and centralized report access. Work with OEMs and vendors for analyzer integration, calibration, and preventive maintenance. Sample Logistics & Inventory: Develop and manage an efficient sample transportation system from branches to the Central Lab, with TAT adherence. Ensure optimal inventory of reagents, consumables, and supplies at the central lab and monitor reorder levels across units. Streamline vendor relationships and procurement coordination with central supply chain team. Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Establish KPIs for lab operations across all unitsTAT, error rates, EQAS scores, equipment downtime, etc. Monitor and present CPRT (Cost Per Reportable Test) and Lab Cost Analysis Publish monthly dashboards and operational reports to management with analysis and improvement actions. Ensure patient feedback related to lab services is reviewed and addressed promptly. Job Specifications Educational Qualification M.Sc. in Medical Lab Technology (MLT) / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences (MBA in Healthcare Management preferred) Experience: Minimum 10 years in hospital lab services, with at least 3-5 years managing centralized or multi-site operations in a NABL-accredited environment. Certifications: NABL Internal Auditor Certification preferred but not mandatory Work Location: Attapur Must be flexible to travel.

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