Operations Director, Laboratory Services

Close Date

Jul. 5 2024

Location

Campbell River & District General Hospital - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA
Chemainus Health Care Centre - Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1 CA
Comox Valley Hospital - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary)
Courtenay Downtown Lab Services - Courtenay, BC V9N 6P5 CA
Ladysmith Community Health Centre - Ladysmith, BC V0R 2E0 CA
Mt. Waddington Region - Port McNeill, BC CA
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA
Port Hardy Hospital - Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 CA
Port McNeill Hospital - Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 CA
Satellite Lab - Nanaimo - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA
Tofino General Hospital - Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 CA
Ucluelet Lab Services - Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800:16:00

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$59.79 - $85.95

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Aug. 6 2024

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Director, Laboratory Medicine, the Operations Director is responsible for the geography (either NI/CI or CI/SI) operation and management of Laboratory Medicine Services which include: Pre-analytic services (specimen collection, preparation and transportation) and Analytic services (Core Services, Microbiology, Transfusion Medicine, Cellular Pathology and speciality testing). The Operations Director is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of laboratory services based on strategic, clinical and operational needs, and will lead Island-wide strategic service initiatives.

The Operations Director provides direction to the senior laboratory operations team to ensure an integrated Laboratory Medicine Service that is high quality, patient centric, affordable, sustainable and accountable. In addition this position provides direction for human resource development, financial management, quality management and liaises with other program areas to ensure lab services are meeting the needs of the community.

The Operations Director provides leadership in managing and implementing change and ensures an environment that supports both professional practice and alignment with VIHA s culture, values and strategic direction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training & experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a relevant discipline plus ten (10) years' recent relevant experience, preferably in the health care field.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal problem-solving and conflict resolution skills and communication skills.
• Strong management skills, particularly in staff and budget areas.
• Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
• Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the department throughout the VIHA in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, physicians and community members.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills.

Link to Full Job Description

Additional information for applicants

Primary site is negotiable

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Non Contract

Affiliation/Union

Non-Contract Management