Section Leader, Molecular Infectious Diseases (Virology) - LabPlus Auckland

We are inviting applications for a Section Leader position in Molecular Infectious Diseases Diagnostics Unit. This position is full time and permanent.

About the Role

In this position, you will be responsible for the operational management of the Molecular Infectious Diseases team of nineteen Scientist and Technicians ensuring delivery of high quality and timely services in line with clinical expectations with an over-all emphasis on quality outcomes. You will also have the primary responsibility for maintaining the section’s accreditation against the standard ISO 15189 and will contribute to departmental strategic and business planning as required. This role will provide opportunities for improving management skills, teaching, training, process improvement, quality, and test development.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

About the Team/Service/ Location

LabPLUS is an IANZ-accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. LabPLUS is part of the state-owned Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We offer a comprehensive pathology service for Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Hospital, National Women's Health, and the Greenlane Clinical Centre. LabPLUS is also a major referral for specialised laboratory tests for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Visit our website www.labplus.co.nz for more information.

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About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:

• At least 5 years’ experience working in a diagnostic medical laboratory as a senior Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Previous experience in Molecular Virology and/or Molecular Microbiology is highly desirable
• Detailed knowledge of the ISO15189 standards
• Previous people management or leadership experience is essential with experience in performance management and development
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Flexibility to suit the service demands with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines
• Experience in quality management system is essential with working knowledge of computer based systems within the context of a Medical Laboratory
• Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ and current APC

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori & Pacific communities. Our organisation values diversity, inclusivity and empathy. If you do too, apply now!

For further information, contact Mary Bilkey, Scientist Unit Manager, via mbilkey@adhb.govt.nz

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 24 August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aaron Chamberlain at Aaron.Chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.