Key Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and drive the strategy for efficient service delivery of the laboratory service.
- Participate as a member of the executive management to ensure the fulfillment of the strategic objectives.
- Design, improve and implement the laboratory systems/processes for the organisation to deliver its diagnostic services.
- Lead a team of Area managers to deliver the strategy and operational strategic plans.
- Participate in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based upon broad organisation goals and objectives, with a focus on laboratory services.
- Work closely with the AARQA Executive and discipline expert committees, make recommendations for adoption to the CEO for enhancing laboratory services.
- Direct the development and installation of operational controls and procedures to promote communication and adequate information flow and thereby solidify management control and direction of laboratory services.
- Create improvement strategies that will improve and promote efficiency and quality of laboratory services.
- Develop and implement laboratory operating policies consistent with the organisation policies and objectives and ensure their adequate execution.
- Appraise and evaluate the results of overall laboratory operations regularly and systematically report these results.
- Oversee the laboratory operations of the organisation and manage its compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Lead a people and service-centric laboratory service where delivery is effective and client satisfaction is prioritised.
- Responsible for measurement and effectiveness of all laboratory processes internal and external and provides timely, accurate and complete reports on operations.
Minimum Key Requirements and Key Competencies:
- MBCHB with additional business qualification at Masters level.
- Masters degree in Medical Technology or Biomedical Science.
- MMED and/or FCPath.
- Registration with the HPCSA in the relevant discipline.
- Twelve years' experience in pathology and/or diagnostic environment and/or infectious diseases and/or public health of which Five years' experience must have been spent at senior management level in a healthcare environment.
- Postgraduate qualification in business management (advantageous).
- Extensive knowledge of laboratory/pathology industry operations and its impact on healthcare delivery.
Attributes:
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Build organisational capability to deliver greater results.
- Inspire a sense of vision, purpose and direction.
- Knowledge of applicable legislative prescripts and regulations in the public and health sector environments.
- Strategic planning and execution.
- Financial and HR management.
- Leadership and team management.
- Experience in managing a large complex business.
