Laboratory Manager

Haji Abdalla General Hospital in Jigjiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia, is seeking a full-time, permanent Head of Laboratory to lead its diagnostic laboratory team. The role involves managing laboratory operations, ensuring quality control, and overseeing equipment maintenance, with a closing date for applications on August 31, 2026. Candidates should have a BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology, at least 5 years of laboratory experience, and proficiency in English, Somali, and Amharic.

 Job description

Location: Jigjiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia  Hospital Type: Private General Hospital Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Closing Date: August 31st, 2026

Career Resources & Planning

Haji Abdalla General Hospital is a premier healthcare facility dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered medical services to the communities of Jigjiga and the broader Somali Region. We are hiring our clinical leadership team and invite dynamic, qualified, and visionary professionals to apply for four critical leadership roles

Role Overview

The Head of Laboratory will lead the diagnostic laboratory team to ensure fast, accurate, and highly reliable test results.

You will  manage laboratory infrastructure, drive quality control protocols, and introduce modern diagnostic methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management: Direct daily activities in hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, and serology. Quality Management: Maintain strict internal Quality Control (QC) and External Quality Assessment (EQA) standards.

Management

Equipment Care: Oversee the calibration, maintenance, and validation of sophisticated laboratory equipment.

Safety & Biosafety: Enforce rigorous laboratory bio-risk and waste management protocols. Qualifications & Experience

Shared Core Competencies for All Roles

Language Capabilities: Proficiency in English, Somali and Amharic is highly valued for day-to-day operations and community engagement.

Cultural Competence: Deep respect for and understanding of the local community values in the Somali Region. Digital Literacy: Comfort using Hospital Management Information Systems (HMIS) and standard office software.

Skills and qualifications

Education: BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT); MSc in Laboratory Sciences, Management, or a related field is highly desirable.

Hospitals & Treatment Centers

Experience: At least 5 years of active laboratory experience, with a proven track record of 3+ years in a senior lab management or supervisory role.

Licensure: Fully licensed Medical Laboratory Technologist by the Ethiopian Ministry of Health. Skills: Expertise in laboratory information systems (LIS), equipment troubleshooting, international laboratory standards (e.g., ISO 15189), and detail-oriented analytical skills.