Newborn Screening Laboratory Services Director

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As an accredited public health department were seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position ofNewborn Screening Laboratory Services Directorwithin the Divisionof Medical-Clinical Services Public Health Laboratory located in Decatur GA with a second smaller location in Waycross GA.

This senior management position serves the entire state of Georgia as the Newborn Screening Laboratory for the Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL). The Services Director directs laboratory Newborn Screening services supervises scientific managers professional/technical staff and administrative support positions.

This leadership position is responsible for the oversight of scientific and administrative Newborn Screening laboratory operations. This position works directly with the Department of Public Health programmatic and medical follow-up programs to guide development and oversee testing and program objectives. Maintains a culture of quality to assure the delivery of accurate and timely results using proper safety precautions for the Newborn Screening service areas.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans organizes and directs the laboratory activities for Newborn Screening Services.
• Conducts or participates in the development review revision interpretation and/or implementation for policies procedures standards and guidelines.
• Provides updates to the Newborn Screening Advisory committee.
• Provide technical expertise for the development validation and implementation of genetic testing and result interpretation for existing and new newborn disorders according to the recommended uniform screening panel (RUSP).
• Coordinates interaction between department agency and facility operating units other programs and /or external customers as appropriate
• Serves as a technical consultant or resource for colleagues and staff health department managers and healthcare providers; develops and presents educational and/or training sessions as needed
• Reviews and evaluates the overall quality management system as it applies to their area of responsibility to include but not limited to personnel management oversight of equipment and inventory procurement document and records management and oversight of the quality assessment plan and continuous quality improvement program
• Develops implements and monitors grants and cooperative agreements for Newborn Screening
• Collaborate with senior managers to develop the programs strategic goals in accordance with the mission of the agency.
• Analyzes data and prepares technical and administrative reports for the laboratory director and for grants publications and regulatory requirements
• Maintains and fosters communication among staff and with public health partners and customers
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies
• Serves as integral member of the lab leadership team.
• Visits the Waycross GA Newborn Screening laboratory at least twice per year.

Masters degree in a related field from an accredited college or universityAND Five years of management/supervisory experience in health care services
OR
Bachelors degree in a related field from an accredited college or universityAND Six years of management/supervisory experience in health care services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in a biological chemical or physical science related field to include but not limited to medical or clinical laboratory science medical technology chemistry microbiology biochemistry molecular biology biology immunology or other biomedical field.
• More than 3 years of recent related laboratory work experience in a certified (e.g. CLIA CAP) clinical or public health laboratory including at least 2 years directing or supervising high complexity laboratory testing
• Equivalent combinations of directly related education experience or postdoctoral fellowships may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Special consideration will be given to applicants with national certification as a laboratory director or technical specialists or demonstrated experience directly related to the job duties

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information
All approved teleworking employees must reside within the state of Georgia and depending on the responsibilities of the position must live within reasonable driving distance of the agencys primary worksite and beable to report to the office when required.

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding accepts Educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree diploma licensure etc

.The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

As an employee of DPH in the event of an identified emergency you may be required as a term and condition of employment to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) email a request by the closing date of this announcement to: .

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.