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Georgia Department of Public Health · 1 week ago

Newborn Screening Laboratory Services Director

Decatur, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles. They are seeking a Newborn Screening Laboratory Services Director to oversee laboratory operations, supervise staff, and ensure the delivery of accurate and timely results for Newborn Screening services.

GovernmentHealth CareMedicalWellness

Work & Life Balance

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

Laboratory managementGenetic testing expertiseQuality management systemsPublic health knowledgeData analysisTrainingEducationCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Master's degree in healthcare services or related field from an accredited college or university

Eight (8) years of professional managerial or supervisory experience in healthcare services

Four (4) years of experience at the lower-level, Dir, Healthcare (HCM014) or position equivalent

Some positions may require certification and/or licensure

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