NEOGOV · 4 days ago
Deputy Director, State Public Health Laboratory
Decatur, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$127K/yr - $127K/yr
8+ years expNEOGOV is associated with the Georgia Department of Public Health, which is dedicated to protecting lives and promoting healthy lifestyles in Georgia. The Deputy Director will oversee the functions of the Georgia Public Health Lab, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with laboratory standards while promoting effective communication and collaboration between laboratory locations.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Directs the functions of the Georgia Public Health Lab
Supervises Support Services including the leads of offices for CLIA (Clinical laboratory improvement amendments) compliance, quality system management and records
Serves as technical consultant for all services in the GPHL
Leads GPHL goals and initiatives
Coordinates lab integration and implementation of administrative and technical changes
Collects and disseminates data
Works with GPHL Director to plan and convene partner meetings for information sharing and problem-solving sessions for optimal communication and lab operation
Administratively directs Lab Managers for leadership development and laboratory performance
Provides QC consultation as needed
Leads preparations for laboratory inspections in collaboration with quality, safety leaders and other GPHL professionals
Participates in planning, organizing, and implementing laboratory programs and changes
Handles special assignments and projects as directed
Conducts annual surveillance to ensure that both State and Federal licensure requirements are met
Provides recommendations and action plans for training of GPHL personnel
Direct and assists in evaluation of new test procedure
Attends and participates in professional and scientific workshops, seminars and meetings (as GPHL funding will allow and as approved by the GPHL Director)
Collects and disseminates data between WPHL and GPHL
Shares information with Administration and Management team on professional and scientific activities
Shares information with Lab Managers and staff regarding professional and scientific activities
Gives lectures and presentations as requested
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
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
Must possess an earned doctoral degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry or related fields
Must either be certified or eligible for certification, by an accepted certifying agency
Must submit international evaluation if degree was granted by a foreign educational institution
Must possess certification as a High Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD) or similarly qualifying certification for clinical lab directorship or pass an approved certifying examination within eighteen (18) months of hire date as a condition of employment
U.S. citizenship required
Must pass Select Agent (SA) security clearance
At least 2 years of demonstrated technical experience in a clinical laboratory
Preferred
Doctorate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
Four years of management/supervisory experience in health care services
Two years at the lower level (HCM013) or position equivalent
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
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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