Head of Medical Laboratory

About the Company A progressive public healthcare institution and regional health system dedicated to delivering personalised, high-quality care to the community. The organisation works closely with community stakeholders, primary care providers, and healthcare partners to integrate services and extend seamless care beyond hospital walls directly into homes and the wider community.ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic operational leadership for laboratory sections, multidisciplinary teams, or key functional areas such as quality management, occupational health and safety, professional training, and clinical service delivery.Serve as part of the laboratory management leadership team, implementing institutional policies and maintaining oversight across the complete diagnostic lifecycle (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases).Co-develop and execute strategic operational plans alongside departmental leadership to enhance service quality, workflow efficiency, and overall laboratory performance.Partner with hospital clinicians, medical specialists, and multidisciplinary care teams to deliver diagnostic services tailored to clinical requirements and patient outcomes.Oversee staff planning, performance management, resource distribution, and professional development within assigned laboratory sections.Lead the physical design, spatial planning, and workflow optimization of laboratory areas to maximize operational productivity and resource utilization.Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive quality assurance schemes, ensuring full compliance with national regulatory bodies and international accreditation standards.Establish, enforce, and audit laboratory safety protocols, including direct oversight and execution of the institution's Hazardous Materials Control Plan.Maintain regulatory compliance by ensuring all mandatory permits, operational licenses, and statutory filings remain up-to-date.Conduct regular alignment meetings with section leads to review key operational metrics, drive strategic initiatives, and address operational challenges.Represent the department in hospital-wide committees, quality improvement programs, evaluation projects, and community health outreach initiatives.RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline; a relevant Master’s Degree or postgraduate qualification is advantageous.Extensive clinical laboratory experience with proven track record in a senior leadership or management capacity within a hospital or diagnostic laboratory setting.Strong technical expertise across laboratory management, regulatory compliance, quality control, laboratory safety (hazardous materials management), and accreditation frameworks.Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills to lead multidisciplinary teams and align with clinical partners.Your interest will be treated with the strictest of confidence. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified or contacted.EA License No: 17C8900