Manager, Laboratory Services at Mater Hospital

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Medical Services, the Laboratory Manager will assist with the administration and oversight of all aspects of the Laboratory Department amongst the following other responsibilities

Main Duties

•  Developing and translating Laboratory policies and procedures into daily operations
•  Aligning departmental objectives to the Hospital Strategic Plan and engaging staff towards achieving the objectives
•  Developing the section’s budget in liaison with the Director of Medical Services for approval by management
•  In liaison with the Director of Medical Services, initiating procurement of Laboratory equipment and supplies
•  Developing, monitoring, and maintaining an inventory of Laboratory resources
•  Ensuring operations conform to Quality Management requirements and engaging activities for continuous quality Improvement
•  Monitoring department’s operations and performance and preparing reports for management
•  Liaising with the marketing department to market laboratory services
•  Participating in the education and training of paramedical and other staff through Continuous Medical Education programs
•  Implementing new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating alternatives; Preparing proposals; developing and performing parallel testing; and monitoring progress
•  Maintaining medical laboratory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
•  Providing administrative support for the hospital by acting as manager on call
•  Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
•  Participating in quality improvement initiatives within the department and providing reports as required
•  Any other duty assigned from time to time

Required Qualifications for the Position

•  Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
•  10 years experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist & 3 years in a Leadership position
•  Computer Proficiency
•  Registered with KMLTTB with a valid practicing license