Authors: Francis Victor Akoma, Oritsebinone, Esther Imoh, Edache Bernard Ochekwu, Amakoromo Tarila Ebibo, Abrakasa Selegha, Sofolabo Adekunle Oyemade
CITATION: Francis Victor Akoma, Oritsebinone, Esther Imoh, Edache Bernard Ochekwu, Amakoromo Tarila Ebibo, Abrakasa Selegha, Sofolabo Adekunle Oyemade (2025).A review: personnel management in laboratory practices: challenges and strategies. Frontline Professionals Journal 2(7), 10-27
ABSTRACT
Background: Laboratories are essential to healthcare, research, and public health infrastructure. Yet, the sustainability of laboratory systems is increasingly threatened by chronic workforce challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Methods: This review synthesizes recent literature (2020–2025) to examine global and regional patterns in laboratory personnel management. Key challenges include staffing shortages, automation-driven skill gaps, fragmented training systems, ineffective leadership, and policy deficits. Drawing from studies in Nigeria, the United States, South Korea, and global consortia, this paper evaluates strategic innovations in workforce planning, continuing professional development (CPD) integration, inclusive leadership, and cross-sector partnerships.
Recommendation: Recommendations include harmonized CPD policies, automation-ready curricula, participatory governance, and inter-institutional collaboration.
Conclusion: The findings offer a pathway for laboratories to build resilient and future-ready human resources.