About This Role
This role centers on ensuring diagnostic accuracy and regulatory compliance within a growing private healthcare group. Rather than simply performing lab tests, the position involves overseeing quality systems, auditing procedures, and driving continuous improvement across laboratory operations. It suits a health professional who is detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable working in a startup-like environment that is scaling rapidly.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The expectation of 3–5 years of experience suggests the employer wants someone who has matured beyond entry-level tasks and can independently manage quality protocols. The role likely requires strong knowledge of ISO standards, laboratory accreditation processes, and internal auditing. The ideal candidate is not just a lab technician but a systems thinker who can train staff, document procedures, and respond to regulatory inspections.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize any hands-on experience with quality assurance frameworks, such as ISO 15189 or WHO laboratory standards. Be ready to cite specific examples of how you improved accuracy, reduced errors, or implemented corrective actions in a previous lab setting. The employer will value candidates who can demonstrate both technical lab knowledge and a proactive approach to quality management.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for experienced lab professionals who enjoy process improvement and compliance work rather than direct patient testing. It is moderately competitive, appealing to those seeking stability in a growing private health services company.
MeQrez Health Services is a share company established in October 2020, dedicated to strengthening Ethiopia's healthcare sector. Our primary mission is to establish organizations within the health industry to alleviate the nation's healthcare challenges through initiatives such as general hospitals, a chain of pharmacies, imaging and diagnostic centers, and the import and export of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
In our initial phase, MeQrez has committed to enhancing the well-being of our clients by delivering exceptional customer care alongside affordable, high-quality medications sourced and provided by Ethiopians. The Company is seeking for a dynamic and results-oriented applicant on the following job positions.
Salary: - For all positions as per Company scale and benefit packages.
Place of work: - Addis Ababa
Closing Date: - Seven consecutive days including Saturday from date of this announcement.
Term of Employment: - Unlimited period (permanent) up on satisfactory completion of the probationary period.
- Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain QMS aligned with ISO 15189:2022
- Prepare documentation, procedures, and record for accreditation readiness.
- Coordinate method verification and validation activities.
- Conduct risk assessment (Laboratory processes & Management) and oversee biosafety & biosecurity protocols.
- Ensure ethical practices, patient confidentiality, and compliant sample management (chain of custody, storage, and disposal).
- Plan & perform internal audits, manage corrective/preventive actions.
- Deliver staff training on quality, safety and ISO 15189 requirements.
Required Qualifications
MSc Degree in Laboratory Quality Assurance and Lab Management with at least 3 year work experience
How To Apply
Candidates who fulfill the above minimum requirements can send application letter, updated CV & scanned copies of credentials in a compiled PDFformat to [email protected] or using the following link: https://forms.gle/Fo17EbFsLwbdpHeo7.
Note: – Please strictly follow application procedures and mention the job position on the subject line of your e-mail. Only short-listed candidates who strictly followed the procedure will be contacted for subsequent assessment.
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