Ilara Health Regional Lab Manager Jobs in Kenya

Ilara Health Regional Lab Manager Jobs in Kenya


Description of Role

  • Ilara Health is on a mission to make diagnostics affordable for Africa.

  • Founded by entrepreneurs passionate about healthcare, Ilara Health brings in technology powered diagnostics from around the world and provides financing to make these diagnostics products available in low to middle income communities, all integrated in the near future via a tech platform.

  • Ilara Health is a venture funded company on an aggressive growth path and this is an opportunity to get into an exciting, early stage tech start-up that is bound to make an impact on healthcare outcomes in Africa.

  • The roleWe are looking for an experienced, ambitious and talented Regional Lab Manager.

  • Reporting to the head of labs, this position will form the backbone of our lab operations across the country and will be a key enabler for expansion as well as a path to profitability

    About Ilara Health

  • Ilara Health was founded to make common diagnostics affordable and accessible to the 500m people in Africa who today struggle to access even simple diagnostic tests such as blood tests and ultrasound screening.

  • The problem is that primary care doctors cannot offer many diagnostics in their clinics so must refer patients. But given the infrastructure challenges in Africa (time and money it takes to get anywhere) patients often do not go.

  • We solve this problem by partnering with companies using robotics and AI to create lower cost diagnostics, integrating their devices into our tech platform, and sell this bundle to doctors with financing. Doctors can now offer tests directly in their clinic, improving care and growing their revenue.

  • Ilara Health is live in
    multiple clinics across Nairobi and has just closed an investment round led by local and international investors to expand to a lot more clinics by the end of 2019.

    Responsibilities

  • People management of local lab managers and lab technicians

  • Operations management for labs including inventory, accounting, and customer service

  • Owning local P&Ls and responsible for existing laboratory growth and profitability

  • Marketing management by building a robust referral network of medical facilities for each lab and maintaining engagement with them over time

  • Field research operations for scouting locations for the next few labs

  • Adhoc operations including awareness campaigns, screening campaigns, and medical camps

    Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in managing, building, and expanding a chain of labs

  • 3+ years as a laboratory technician

  • Excellent knowledge of regulatory landscape for diagnostic services and laboratories in Kenya with existing KMLTTB relationships

  • Willingness to experiment with new business models and a drive to disrupt business models

  • Strong understanding of P&L management and budgeting processes

  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

  • Experience managing cross-regional teams and working alongside a varied range of stakeholders

  • Excellent communication and time management skills

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Ilara Health Regional Lab Manager Jobs in Kenya

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