Operations Director, Laboratory Services

at  Island Health

Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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, Laboratory Medicine, the Operations Director is responsible for the geography (either NI/CI or CI/SI) 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 speciality testing). The Operations Director 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 Operations Director provides direction to the senior laboratory operations team to ensure an integrated Laboratory Medicine Service that is high quality, patient centric, affordable, sustainable and accountable. In 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 Operations Director provides leadership in managing and implementing change and ensures an environment that supports both professional practice and alignment with VIHA s culture, values and strategic direction.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

A level of education, training & experience equivalent to a Master’s 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 the VIHA 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

https://jd.viha.ca/JD2323.pd

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