Result oriented laboratory manager & quality management systems specialist with 18 years cumulative experience and a demonstrated track record of exemplary service and clear achievements in top healthcare institutions in Kenya. Skilled in Laboratory business Planning, Strategy Implementation, Quality Management, Best microbiology skills, Operations and Change Management. An effective communicator and leader skilled at ensuring compliance and adherence to governing standards and methodologies ISO 9000, ISO 15189, JCIA and GLP experience. Seeking a position where my leadership, communication and motivational skills, quality assurance experience, program enhancement skills, training experience and instrumental maintenance knowledge will afford me the ability to make an immediate and positive contribution to the company
Medina Hospital Ltd
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Quality Assurance ManagerMedina Hospital Ltd Jun 2023 - PresentGarissa, KenyaOversee the development and implementation of the hospital's quality assurance policies, procedures, and protocols.Conduct regular internal audits and assessments of clinical and administrative processes to identify compliance gaps and opportunities for improvement.Collaborate with department heads and healthcare providers to establish quality benchmarks and performance metrics.Coordinate and facilitate hospital-wide training on quality assurance principles and best practices.Manage and maintain the hospital's electronic health record (EHR) system, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for quality reporting.Monitor and report on key quality indicators, such as infection rates, readmission rates, and patient satisfaction scores, to hospital leadership.Lead efforts to obtain and maintain accreditation for ISO 9000 and 15189Implement data-driven quality improvement initiatives, including Lean Six Sigma methodologies, to reduce errors and enhance patient safety.Conduct root cause analyses (RCAs) for adverse events and near misses, leading multidisciplinary teams in developing action plans to prevent recurrence.Prepare and present regular quality assurance reports and updates to hospital executives and board members.Stay current on healthcare regulations, industry best practices, and emerging trends in quality assurance and patient safety.Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory agencies during inspections and accreditation surveys.
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Laboratory ManagerGudele General Hospital Jan 2023 - May 2023Juba• Supervise and oversee all activities in the Laboratory. • Assist and advise the management in technical matters pertaining to the Laboratory. • Provide effective and efficient administration of the medical laboratory service, including budget planning and control with responsible financial management, in accordance with institutional assignment of such responsibilities. • Select and monitor all referral laboratories for the quality of service in liaison with the administration. • Identify and address complaints, non-conformances and corrective actions. • Maintain a safe laboratory environment in compliance with good practice and applicable regulations.• Coordinate duty allocations, discipline, training, and leave schedules. • Preparation of Annual laboratory budgets in consultation with management • Designing and supervising implementation of quality laboratory policies, strategies and procedures.• Supervise overall planning of laboratory programmes and the junior level technologists. • Implement Laboratory Safety and Quality Control programs.• Evaluating procurement of laboratory supplies and ensure timely requisition and supply.
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Laboratory ManagerMedina Hospital Ltd Jan 2013 - Mar 2023Garissa, Kenya1. Supervise and oversee all activities in the Laboratory. 2. Provide advice to those requesting information about the choice of tests, the use of the laboratory service and the interpretation of laboratory data 3. Assist and advise the management in technical matters pertaining to the Laboratory. 4. Monitor all work performed in the laboratory to determine that reliable data that are being generated in the laboratory. 5. Provide effective and efficient administration of the medical laboratory service, including budget planning and control with responsible financial management, in accordance with institutional assignment of such responsibilities. 6. Provide educational programs for the medical and laboratory staff and participate in the educational programs of the institution 7. Select and monitor all referral laboratories for the quality of service in liaison with the administration. 8. Identify and address complaints, non-conformances and corrective actions. 9. Maintain a safe laboratory environment in compliance with good practice and applicable regulations. 10. Coordinate the planning and implementation of training workshops and seminars. 11. Scheduling of management review meetings in consultation with the quality officer12. Duty allocations, discipline, training, and leave schedules. 13. Preparation of Annual laboratory budgets in consultation with management14. Co-coordinating laboratory training programmes and workshops/ seminars 15. Designing and supervising implementation of quality laboratory policies, strategies and procedure16. Preparation and evaluating work plans.
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Laboratory Superintendent, Capital Centre BranchAga Khan University Hospital, East Africa Sep 2012 - Jan 2013NairobiOverall in-charge of the Laboratory at the Capital Centreperform diagnostic testsMake laboratory procurementsWrite and review SOP's -
Senior Medical Laboratory TechnologistThe Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa Apr 2009 - Sep 2012Deputise Head of Microbiology DepartmentDeputise Quality Assurance ManagerPerform internal audits and random checksInitiate corrective and preventive actions raised from nonconformancesPerform phlebotomy and collection of other laboratory specimensWrite Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)Carry out maintenance/ calibration of laboratory equipmentsCarry out Internal quality controls/ External quality assuranceCarry out clinical diagnostic tests such asTesting for tumor markersScreening donors blood for HIV, HAV IgM, HBsAg, HCV using ELISA method by Chemwell analyzerCarrying out immuno-assay tests using, Cobas e 411 ImmunoanalyzerPerforming culture and sensitivities and preparation of mediasPerforming haemograms using CELL DYNN 3700 and Sysmex analyzersCarrying out chemistry tests using Olympus and Cobas IntegraViral load determination using PARTEC CyFLOW analyzerPerform microscopy (TB, Malaria, Trypanosomes, Filarial worms) etcCarry out stool analysisFilling and monitoring quality control charts -
Head Of The Unit Diani Satellite LaboratoryThe Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa 2009 - 2010Overall supervisor of the laboratory -
Medical Laboratory TechnologistThe Nyali Children Hospital Feb 2009 - Apr 2009Worked as a quality control team co-ordinator• Performing clinical laboratory tests • Performing Paediatric phlebotomy • Writing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) • Procuring laboratory supplies
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Laboratory Technologist In -ChargeNyali Paediatric Hospital 2006 - 2009Iniated the start of microbiology department.Introduced specialised diagnostic testsImproved the revenue for the laboratory by 50%
Simon Juma Skills
Simon Juma Education Details
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International Business -
Leadership And Management In Health -
Global Health Project Management -
Technical University Of MombasaMicrobiology -
Kenya Medical Training CollegeMedical Laboratory Sciences
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Simon Juma works for Medina Hospital Ltd
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Simon Juma's current role is Laboratory Manager || Operation & Change Management || Quality Management Specialist || Microbiologist || 18 years experience.
What schools did Simon Juma attend?
Simon Juma attended Mount Kenya University - Mku, University Of Washington, University Of Washington, Technical University Of Mombasa, Kenya Medical Training College.
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