Lab Manager: NRL Microbiology - Centurion
Advert Reference: P12982
Job Title: Lab Manager: NRL Microbiology - Centurion
Closing Date: 2024/09/17
Position Available From: 2024-06-13
Area: Ampath National Reference Laboratory
Actual Place Of Work: Ampath National Reference Laboratory
Position Type: Full-Time
Weekly Hours: 40
Time Conditions: 5 day Work Week (South Africa)
Purpose of Position: Responsible for the performance of the NRL Microbiology department; managing the processes, operations and personnel to ensure operational goals are met and high-quality standards are maintained.
Requirements:
- HPCSA registration (Microbiology / Clinical pathology) (Required)
- Management qualification (Required)
- National Diploma in Medical Technology / Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Required)
Required Experience:
- 5 or more years middle to senior management experience with proven success in managing operational efficiency, budgets, processes and people.
- 5 years general medical technology experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of people management practices (including training, motivating, and directing employees) to optimise workplace productivity and promote professional growth.
- Knowledge of accreditation processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of HPCSA regulations.
- Knowledge of MS Office.
- Knowledge of OSH Act.
- Working knowledge of BCEA and LRA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse employee satisfaction within the department and recommend and implement practices to ensure retention, growth and high employee morale.
- Analyse lab efficiency data for trends to identify process improvement opportunities to enhance service delivery and cost efficiency.
- Collaborate with relevant management stakeholders on recommendations for protocol/scope changes and prepare the necessary data (incl costs) to support/reject the proposal.
- Compile and manage the department budget to control expenses ensuring profitability.
- Compile monthly management and financial reports and provide feedback to management and staff.
- Ensure the department’s service to internal and external customers meets expectations by analysing trends and monitoring the progress of corrective actions plans to ensure sustainability and growth.
- Manage compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Manage the operational performance of the laboratory.
- Oversee department recruitment and selection aligned to talent acquisition and EE policies for capacity building and succession planning.
- Performance manage direct reports by measuring performance against department goals and individual KPIs and provide feedback and mentoring to improve performance as required.
- Set and manage short-term and long-term department goals aligned with NRL strategic objectives.
Applicants must have a South African ID or a valid South African work permit. We do not accept any faxed or emailed CVs. If we have not contacted you within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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