Director of Laboratory Services, Ministry of Health and Wellness.
Full-time
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Job Apply : 4
Job Salary Range
$ GOB Pay Scale 23 - GOB Pay Scale 23 Per Year
Gender
Does not matter
Managerial Level
Middle Management
Job Category
Health
Minimum Experience
5 Year
Degree Title
Recognized Medical Degree Specialization in Pathology
Overview
Department :
Ministry Headquarters
Sub Category :
Job Type :
Full-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
1. MANAGES the operations of the Central Medical Laboratory by preparing and directing operational plans, developing budget proposals and monitoring budget expenditure, prepares reports and oversees all administration function of the unit including all personnel and evaluation issues.
2. LIAISES with Ministry of Health & Wellness administrators in planning, organizing, and directing laboratory operations within the Ministry and ensures compliance with all accreditations and required safety practices as stipulated by regulatory agencies.
3. OVERSEES the development of the organization’s laboratory plans and programs that aims to evaluate of the ministry’s short, medium, or long-term planning and regulatory action on operational performance and ensures that an approved procedural manual is available to all personnel.
4. PROVIDES technical and managerial oversight over the Central Medical Laboratory and ensures timely processing, recording, and reporting of laboratory test results, following policies, regulations and procedures of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Medical Laboratory Services and Central Medical Laboratory.
5. ASSISTS the Licensing and Accreditation Unit with conducting inspection of laboratories seeking to acquire license and certification from the Ministry.
6. ADVISES the Ministry of Health and Wellness on laboratory procedures and methodologies, norms and practices and develop guidelines and protocols in collaborations with the Licensing and Accreditation Unit.
7. OVERSEES the development and revision of approved operational plans and procedural manuals and Standard Operating Procedures in concurrence with all public laboratories.
8. ENFORCES safety procedures in compliance with the laboratory safety policy manual and ensure that all Laboratory Supervisors are knowledgeable and are following the approved policy procedures.
9. ENSURES the development of quality assurance testing systems for each test performed in accordance with quality control procedures for all aspects of test performance, which includes the pre-analytic, analytic, and post analytic phases for testing.
10. ENSURES that the physical facilities and environmental conditions of all laboratories are appropriate for testing and that there is a safe environment in which employees are protected from physical, chemical, and biological hazards.
11. EVALUATES and ensures that testing methodologies selected provides the quality of results required for efficient patient care, ensuring verification procedures used are adequate to determine the accuracy, precision, and other pertinent performance characteristics of the methods.
12. PREPARES monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on performance and productivity of all ministry laboratories and ensures that workplans are developed to address identified work weaknesses and gaps.
13. ENGAGES staff member involvement in focusing on laboratory surveillance activities to improved quality of health care in Belize to better manage population health and outbreak response.
14. ENSURES that laboratories are enrolled in an external approved proficiency testing program for the test performed and that the proficiency testing samples are tested as required by the Ministry of Health and Wellness and regulations governing medical laboratories confirming that results are returned within the established time frame; evaluates and identifies proficiency testing results that are unacceptable and requires corrective action.
15. CONDUCTS regular visits to district laboratories to inspect and monitor performance and quality control standards and making sure to implement and monitor performance improvement activities.
16. ESTABLISHES and maintain standards of performance for all medical lab staff to ensure competency and appropriate licencing attainment; ensures operational adherence to currently accepted technical service standards, applicable policies, and procedures for laboratory medicine by all technical and operational staff.
17. IDENTIFIES and design training and learning programmes/workshops for laboratory staff within the ministry conducting research, networking, and developing proposals to secure training/learning opportunities and/or specialist/technical assistance to enable continuous learning and to build an effective and highly motivated team.
18. DEVELOPS annual projections for laboratory services, supplies and reagents and ensures proper inventory of supplies is kept to avoid a depletion in stock.
19. SETS major job objectives for subordinates and appraises performance against same through the timely completion of mid-year and End-of-Year performance appraisal based on each officer’s incremental date; develops and implements performance improvement plan for each subordinate.
Reporting Responsibility :
The Director of Laboratory Services will report to the Deputy Director of Hospital Services and Allied Health, Ministry of Health and Wellness
Accountable for :
Support Staff
Employment Type :
Permanent Establish
Required Travel :
Occasionally
Comments :
Government Pay Scale 23 of $36,554 x 1480 -$64,674 per annum.
Interested persons in possession of the required qualification and who have the aptitude for the post are requested to submit a complete application package through the Job Search and Employment Application Website https://www.publicservice.gov.bz/ or directly at https://jobs.publicservice.gov.bz/ no later than Friday, 8th July 2022.
Vacancy Circular :
Circular No. 50 of 2022-Director Lab Services.pdf
Posted :
2022-06-24
Requirements
Minimum Education :
Doctoral Degree
Managerial Level :
Middle Management
Status
No of Jobs :
1
Start Publishing :
2022-06-24
Stop Publishing :
2022-07-08
Basic Purpose of Position
The Director of Laboratory Services is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the Central Medical Lab and for all other public laboratories. The Director liaises with stakeholders within the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) to plan and direct laboratory operations to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. The incumbent is technically sound and ensures timely processing and reporting of laboratory test results.
The incumbent must ensure the development of operational plans and procedures and help to enforce all safety and quality assurance systems for all public laboratories. The Director must ensure that testing methodologies meet industry standards for effective patient care. In addition, the incumbent must produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports on performance and productivity and plan visits to district laboratories to monitor quality of services.
The Director of Laboratory Services must have proficient knowledge of managing a clinical laboratory and have experience with regulatory and accreditation of laboratory operations. The incumbent is expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and team building skills, and be able to efficiently organize work for the achievement of set goals and objectives
Conditions of Service
The condition of service will be in accordance with the Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014, Financial and Stores Orders, Finance and Audit (Reform) Act and any other instructions issued from time to time.
Qualifications/Experience
Recognized Medical Degree Specialization in Pathology, Medical Laboratory Services. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in related field such as Laboratory Technologists or Supervisor.
Competencies/Skills
Knowledge in clinical laboratory services.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
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