Laboratory

Organogram
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Management Structure
1. Medical Officer In-Charge
o Responsibilities:
1. Overall supervision and strategic planning.
 2. Ensuring compliance with health regulations.
3. Overseeing budget and resource allocation.
4. Coordinating with external health agencies.
5. Leading emergency response efforts.
2. Lab Manager
o Responsibilities:
1. Managing day-to-day operations.
2. Supervising laboratory staff.
3. Ensuring proper maintenance of equipment.
4. Implementing laboratory policies and procedures.
5. Coordinating inter-departmental activities.
3. Safety Officer
o Responsibilities:
1. Implementing safety proto
2. Conducting safety training sessions
3. Monitoring compliance with safety regulations.
4. Investigating safety incidents.
5. Maintaining safety equipment.
4. Quality Officer
o Responsibilities:
1. Ensuring quality control procedures are followed.
2. Conducting regular quality audits.
3. Training staff on quality standards.
4. Addressing quality-related issues.
5. Maintaining quality documentation
6. Monitoring compliance with safety regulations.
7. Investigating safety incidents.
8. Maintaining safety equipment.
Deputy Safety Officer
1.Assist in Implementing Safety Protocols: Help the Safety Officer in developing and
enforcing safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
 2.Conduct Safety Inspections: Regularly inspect laboratory equipment and facilities to
identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
3.Safety Training: Organize and conduct safety training sessions for laboratory staff to
educate them on proper safety practices and emergency procedures.
4.Incident Reporting: Assist in the investigation and documentation of safety incidents,
accidents, and near-misses, and recommend corrective actions.
5.Maintain Safety Records: Keep detailed records of safety inspections, training sessions,
and incident reports to ensure proper documentation and compliance with regulations.
Deputy Quality Officer
1.Support Quality Control Procedures: Assist the Quality Officer in implementing and
monitoring quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory
results.
2.Conduct Quality Audits: Perform regular quality audits to assess compliance with
established quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
3.Staff Training on Quality Standards: Help train laboratory staff on quality assurance
practices and protocols to maintain high standards of laboratory operations.
4.Address Quality Issues: Assist in identifying and resolving quality-related issues, ensuring
that corrective actions are taken to prevent recurrence.
5.Maintain Quality Documentation: Keep accurate and up-to-date records of quality
control activities, audit findings, and corrective actions to ensure proper documentation and
traceability.
Department Heads
1. Head of Hematology
o Responsibilities:
1. Managing hematology tests.
2. Supervising lab technicians.
3. Ensuring accurate test results.
4. Maintaining hematology equipment.
5. Training new staff.
2. Head of Parasitology
o Responsibilities:
1. Overseeing parasitology tests.
2. Training staff on parasitology procedures.
3. Maintaining parasitology lab equipment.
4. Ensuring accurate data recording.
5. Supervising lab attendants.
3. Head of Chemistry
o Responsibilities:
1. Supervising chemical analysis.
2. Ensuring proper use of reagents.
3. Maintaining lab records.
4. Training lab technicians.
5. Overseeing quality control in chemical tests.
4. Head of Bacteriology
o Responsibilities:
1. Managing bacteriology tests.
2. Ensuring sterile conditions.
3. Supervising lab attendants.
4. Training staff on bacteriology procedures.
5. Maintaining bacteriology equipment.
5. Head of Serology
o Responsibilities:
 1. Overseeing serological tests.
2. Ensuring accurate data entry.
3. Maintaining quality control.
4. Training lab technicians.
5. Supervising lab attendants.
Lab Technicians and Lab Attendants
1. Lab Technicians
o Responsibilities:
1. Conducting laboratory tests.
2. Preparing samples for analysis.
3. Recording test results.
4. Maintaining lab equipment.
5. Assisting in research projects.
2. Lab Attendants
o Responsibilities:
1. Cleaning and sterilizing lab equipment.
2. Assisting lab technicians.
3. Preparing lab materials.
4. Maintaining inventory.
5. Ensuring a clean lab environment.
Information Flow Chart
1. Top Management (Medical Officer In-Charge)
o ↓
2. Middle Management (Lab Manager, Safety Officer, Quality Officer)
o ↓
3. Department Heads (Hematology, Parasitology, Chemistry, Bacteriology, Serology)
o ↓
4. Lab Technicians and Lab Attendants
This structure ensures clear communication and efficient workflow within the laboratory. Each
level has specific responsibilities to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and accuracy in
lab operations.