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.