Technical Director Laboratory Services
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
- Winnipeg, MB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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)
- 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
- Post-secondary degree in a relevant health discipline from an accredited education institution; a postgraduate degree is an asset
- Active member of an associated regulatory body as appropriate, e.g. College of Medical Laboratory Technologist of Manitoba (CMLTM)
- Demonstrated comprehensive senior leadership capabilities. The provincial health system in Manitoba has adopted the
- 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