Senior Laboratory Operations Director

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Laboratory Operations Director to join our team at Isilumko Staffing (JHB).

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and driving the strategy for efficient service delivery of the laboratory service, participating in executive management to ensure strategic objectives are met, and designing, improving, and implementing laboratory systems/processes to deliver diagnostic services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Laboratory Strategy Development: Develop and drive the strategy for efficient service delivery of the laboratory service, aligning with organisational goals and objectives.
  • Executive Management Participation: Participate as a member of the executive management team to ensure the fulfillment of strategic objectives and contribute to the development of short-term and long-range plans and budgets.
  • Laboratory Systems/Processes Design and Implementation: Design, improve, and implement laboratory systems/processes to promote efficient service delivery and quality of laboratory services.
  • Team Leadership: Lead a team of Area managers to deliver the strategy and operational strategic plans, fostering a people-centric approach to laboratory services.
  • Operational Oversight: Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and promoting effective communication and information flow.
  • Reporting and Evaluation: Regularly appraise and evaluate the results of overall laboratory operations, providing timely and accurate reports on operations and performance metrics.
  • Clients Focus: Prioritize client satisfaction, ensuring effective delivery of laboratory services that meet or exceed client expectations.

Requirements

  • Educational Background: MBCHB with additional business qualification at Masters level or equivalent; alternatively, a Masters degree in Medical Technology or Biomedical Science.
  • Professional Qualifications: MMED and/or FCPath, Registration with the HPCSA in the relevant discipline.
  • Work Experience: Twelve years' experience in pathology and/or diagnostic environment and/or infectious diseases and/or public health, with five years spent at senior management level in a healthcare environment.

Attributes: Problem-solving and decision-making skills, ability to build organisational capability to deliver greater results, inspire a sense of vision, purpose, and direction, knowledge of applicable legislative prescripts and regulations in public and health sector environments, strategic planning and execution, financial and HR management, leadership and team management, and experience in managing large complex businesses.

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.

Salary: Approximately R1,200,000 per annum, commensurate with qualifications and experience.



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