NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Newborn Screening Laboratory Services Director
Decatur, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Georgia Department of Public Health, dedicated to protecting lives and promoting healthy lifestyles. They are seeking a Newborn Screening Laboratory Services Director to oversee laboratory operations, ensuring accurate and timely results while guiding program development and objectives.
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Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, and directs the laboratory activities for Newborn Screening Services
Conducts or participates in the development, review, revision, interpretation, and/or implementation for policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines
Provides updates to the Newborn Screening Advisory committee
Provide technical expertise for the development, validation and implementation of genetic testing and result interpretation for existing and new newborn disorders according to the recommended uniform screening panel (RUSP)
Coordinates interaction between department, agency, and facility operating units, other programs, and /or external customers as appropriate
Serves as a technical consultant or resource for colleagues and staff, health department managers and healthcare providers; develops and presents educational and/or training sessions, as needed
Reviews and evaluates the overall quality management system as it applies to their area of responsibility, to include, but not limited to, personnel management, oversight of equipment and inventory procurement, document and records management, and oversight of the quality assessment plan and continuous quality improvement program
Develops, implements, and monitors grants and cooperative agreements for Newborn Screening
Collaborate with senior managers to develop the program’s strategic goals in accordance with the mission of the agency
Analyzes data, and prepares technical and administrative reports for the laboratory director, and for grants, publications and regulatory requirements
Maintains and fosters communication among staff and with public health partners and customers
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
Serves as integral member of the lab leadership team
Visits the Waycross, GA Newborn Screening laboratory at least twice per year
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Five years of management/supervisory experience in health care services
OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Six years of management/supervisory experience in health care services
Preferred
Doctorate in a biological, chemical or physical science related field to include, but not limited to medical or clinical laboratory science, medical technology, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biology, immunology or other biomedical field
More than 3 years of recent related laboratory work experience in a certified (e.g., CLIA, CAP) clinical or public health laboratory, including at least 2 years directing or supervising high complexity laboratory testing
Equivalent combinations of directly related education, experience or postdoctoral fellowships may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Special consideration will be given to applicants with national certification as a laboratory director or technical specialists, or demonstrated experience directly related to the job duties
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Training opportunities
Health insurance
Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)
Deferred compensation
13 paid holidays
Vacation & sick leave
Paid parental leave
Dental
Vision
Long term care
Life insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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