Regional Manager, Laboratory Services - (218653)
Regional Manager, Laboratory Services - (218653)
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Job Description
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Director Clinical Service Delivery the Regional Manager is responsible for the geography (one of four: SI - VGH SPH & Lab Informatics SI - RJH CI or NI) operation and management of Laboratory Medicine Services which include: Pre-analytic services (specimen collection preparation and transportation) and Analytic services (Core Services Microbiology Transfusion Medicine Cellular Pathology and specialty testing). The Regional Manager is responsible for the planning coordination implementation evaluation and monitoring of laboratory services based on strategic clinical and operational needs and will lead Island-wide strategic service initiatives.
The Regional Manager provides direction to the senior laboratory operations team to ensure an integrated Laboratory Medicine Service that is high quality patient centric affordable sustainable and addition this position provides direction for human resource development financial management quality management and liaises with other program areas to ensure lab services are meeting the needs of the community.
The Regional Manager provides leadership in managing and implementing change and ensures an environment that supports both professional practice and alignment with Island Healths culture values and strategic direction.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
A level of education training & experience equivalent to a Masters degree in a relevant discipline plus ten (10) years recent relevant experience preferably in the health care field.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal problem-solving and conflict resolution skills and communication skills.
- Strong management skills particularly in staff and budget areas.
- Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
- Ability to integrate administrative professional and operational aspects of the department throughout Island Health in an effective and efficient manner.
- Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
- Ability to work effectively with staff physicians and community members.
- Excellent communication interpersonal skills.
Requirements
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
