Technical Director Laboratory Services
Requisition ID: 357414
Position Number: 20063779
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Shared Health - SHDS-HSC
Department / Unit: SHDS Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: Non Union
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
- Lead the technical aspects (testing, instrumentation, training & competency, scope of practice, test utilization) of laboratory testing in the relevant provincial specialty service as part of the provincially integrated delivery of relevant laboratory services
- Inspire and lead lab staff across the organization to embrace and adopt integrated, patient-centred care pathways and service delivery models
- Provide service-delivery focused technical leadership to relevant technical services, partnering closely with the senior leadership of the laboratory operations services team and executive to support the operation of leading edge, efficient, and high-quality lab services in line with the values of the organization
- In partnership with the specialty Medical Director, lead the provincial oversight of the specialty service (care model, finance, quality, and stakeholder engagement)
Experience
7 years of progressive leadership experience leading a specialty specific area of operations in a laboratory services delivery organization including:
- 3 years of direct laboratory services delivery across one or more assigned geographic areas, such as:
- primary health and community services laboratory
- acute inpatient, specialty care and complex ambulatory settings
- integrating innovative laboratory-based care models to optimize efficiency and to deliver high quality care
- quality and development of testing services
- 3 years of experience participating in operational planning, implementing operational directives, and achieving formal quality, patient safety, service integration and partner collaboration goals and objectives
- 3 years of experience building and leading a high-performing, laboratory team in a publicly funded laboratory operations delivery organization including influencing and collaborating with senior management is an asset
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Post-secondary degree in a relevant health discipline from an accredited education institution; a postgraduate degree is an asset
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Active member of an associated regulatory body as appropriate, e.g. College of Medical Laboratory Technologist of Manitoba (CMLTM)
Qualifications and Skills
- Demonstrated comprehensive senior leadership capabilities. The provincial health system in Manitoba has adopted the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kgs (25 pounds)
- Interruptions to respond to questions from senior management in the organization, third-party compliance bodies, and vendors are common; incumbent is able to schedule dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration
- Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle for regular travel within the province
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
