Pharo Ventures External Vacancy Announcement
Job Position-Laboratory Manager
Required Qualification and Experience
Education:Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory sciences (BMLS) or Biomedical Sciences.
Master’s degree in laboratory management, Health Management, or MBA is highly preferred.
Experience:Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in a clinical laboratory, with at least 4 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Proven experience in setting up or managing a laboratory to ISO 15189 or CAP standards.
Experience with automated platforms.
Licensing: Registered as a Laboratory Professional with the Somaliland National Health Professions Commission (NHPC).
Key Competencies & Skills
Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of laboratory automation, molecular diagnostics, and pathology workflows.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment failures or technical errors.
Supply Chain Resilience: Strong ability to plan for long lead times in reagent shipping and customs.
Leadership: Ability to manage a diverse team under high-pressure diagnostic environments.
Languages: Fluency in English (technical/reporting); Somali language is an asset.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
TAT Compliance: % of tests released within the promised turnaround time.
Quality Score: Zero “critical” non-conformities during internal or external audits.
Inventory Control: Zero downtime due to reagent stock-outs.
Error Rate: Maintaining a laboratory error rate of <0.5%.
Staff Competency: 100% of staff completing annual competency assessments
Requirement Skill
Leadership
Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland
Deadline : August 15th, 2026
How to Apply
Applicants are required to attach a detailed CV and Cover letter by August 7, 2026.
Please click here to apply
We will review applications on a rolling basis, and in the event that an exceptional candidate is identified early in the process, Pharo Foundation reserves the right to make an appointment before the advertised deadline. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applications received.
Pharo Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and gender equality in all its practices. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or background
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