Pathology Clinical Manager – Genetic Pathology

28 سبتمبر، 2022

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JOB SUMMARY

The Pathology Clinical Manager – Genetic Pathology is part of a team of Biomedical Scientists/Technologists delivering high quality services and has operational oversight within the department. S/he is the professional lead in their area responsible for providing expert advice to service users. The Pathology Clinical Manager – Genetic Pathology has overall responsibility for the management of their department’s resources including equipment, communication, education, training and development of staff (including his/her own professional development), Health and Safety and Quality. The Pathology Clinical Manager – Genetic Pathology also plays a significant role in assisting in technology development and in analyzing clinical genetic data and reporting clinical genetic findings.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsible for the direct management, supervision and operations in the Genetic Pathology laboratory.
Collaborates with the Chair – Pathology to measure, assess, and improve performance of all sections.
Ensures a high level of customer satisfaction and all relevant organizational policies /procedures are followed.
Oversees quality control of data entry, sample receipt, processing, testing and reporting, along with, routine equipment maintenance.
Undertakes, in collaboration with laboratory staff, the development and implementation of appropriate technologies to improve the genetic diagnostic service at Sidra Medicine.
Undertakes the analysis of clinical genetic data and the formal reporting of clinical genetic results.
Provides professional, scientific and fiscal management for Pathology Sciences.
Develops and oversees the department operations through written policies, procedures, implementing analytical processes and ensuring departmental operational and strategic goals are managed efficiently.
Maintains medical laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards, troubleshooting procedures and ensuring staff remains in compliance.
Manages and maintains department supply inventory by verifying stock, anticipating needed supplies and placing orders for supplies.
Maintains department productivity by monitoring workload of all areas and recommending staff adjustments, additions or shift changes to streamline workflow.
Analyzes and recommends improvement in establishing workflow priorities, employee competency testing, training and writing procedures.
Delegation of duties and monitoring of delegated duties.
Routine daily in-lab problem solving. Keeps the Chair – Pathology informed of personnel or procedural issues.
Manages and monitors department staff by recruiting, selecting and training employees.
Responsible for counseling and disciplining staff and providing performance appraisals.
Resolves complex problems by maintaining strong lines of communication with the Chair – Pathology, Division Chief, Client Services Manager and pathologists.
Works with the Quality Manager to develop systems to deliver quality services that satisfy CAP, ISO15189 and JCI standards.
Actively participates in the analytical work of the Genetic Pathology Division, including analyzing and checking complex results and the preparation of a wide range of clinical reports.
Involved in complex analytical procedures, as required, and oversees the implementation of processes to enhance those procedures.
Maintains proficiency in the use of complex software for the analysis of clinical genomic samples.

Maintains proficiency in the navigation, interrogation and application of all relevant and up to date genome browsers/information databases to assess the significance of copy number variants and/or

ESSENTIAL

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science/Pathology Technologist with HPC/MT or FIBMS

Experience

5+ years of progressive management experience in an Academic Institution in Molecular Diagnostics
Experience in evaluating and commissioning new equipment and technologies
Experience in test validations, as well as analyzing genetic data and the reporting of findings
CAP or ISO accreditation experience

Certification and Licensure

Holds current license to practice in country of origin including MT (USA) + specialty (ASCP) or equivalent

Professional Membership

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 15189/ CAP/JCI standards and guidelines
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement hospital directives and policies as appropriate
Demonstrated experience and skill in evaluating new technologies
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Fluency in written and spoken English

We are looking for talented and driven individuals to join us.

Sidra Medicine is a state-of-the-art facility committed to providing women and children in Qatar with world-class tertiary healthcare services.