Executive Manager Laboratory Service (5-year fixed term contract)
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- R195,000-200,000 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
- Develop and drive the strategy for efficient service delivery of the Company’s laboratory service.
- Participate as a member of the executive management team to fulfill the Company’s strategic objectives.
- Design, improve, and implement laboratory systems and processes to deliver diagnostic services.
- Lead a team of Area Managers to deliver strategic and operational plans.
- Develop and prepare short-term and long-range plans and budgets with a focus on laboratory services.
- Collaborate with the AARQA Executive and discipline expert committees to enhance laboratory services, making recommendations to the CEO.
- Develop operational controls and procedures to promote communication and information flow, ensuring effective management control.
- Create improvement strategies to enhance efficiency and quality of laboratory services.
- Implement laboratory operating policies consistent with Company policies and objectives, ensuring their execution.
- Appraise and evaluate the results of laboratory operations and systematically report these results.
- Oversee laboratory operations and manage compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Lead a people and service-centric laboratory service with effective delivery and client satisfaction as priorities.
- Measure and ensure the effectiveness of all laboratory processes and provide timely, accurate reports on operations.Minimum Requirements
- MBCHB with additional business qualification at master’s level OR master’s degree in medical technology, Biomedical Science, MMED, or FCPath. Registration with HPCSA in the relevant discipline.
- 12 years’ experience in pathology, diagnostic environment, infectious diseases, or public health, with 5 years in senior management in a healthcare environment.
- Postgraduate qualification in business management is an added advantage.
- Extensive knowledge of laboratory/pathology industry operations and their impact on healthcare delivery.Attributes
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Building organizational capability
- Inspiring vision, purpose, and direction
- Knowledge of applicable legislative prescripts and regulations in public and health sector environments
- Strategic planning and execution
- Financial and HR management
- Leadership and team management
- Experience in managing a large, complex business