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Submit Your Resume For This Job | Return to Job ListingsRegional Director
| Location: | GTA |
| Industry: | Medical |
| Description: | Career Connections Canada Inc. is a boutique operation encompassing a very determined; knowledgeable and skilled team. Our services cover many industries and positions; from administration to C-level employees. We handle permanent; contract and temporary employment requirements. Our clients and candidates count on us to “Put great people and companies together”; NEW! For candidates who are actively seeking employment or considering making a change and would like free tips and advice on interviewing; resumes and much more…register at www.career.dontinterviewaudition.com The Regional Director, AP and Microbiology Laboratory is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the AP and Microbiology department. This will include a team of direct reports numbering between 6-8 and an overall team of close to 200 people. Instrumental in this directive is the ability to provide leadership and managerial acumen to the group while also lending credibility and knowledge to the technical development of the department. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES •Lead and manage all operational aspects of the Anatomical Pathology and Microbiology departments including people, processes and results. •Develop and implement a 1-2 year business plan. •Develop and provide leadership to S2 direct reports. •Provide day to day operational leadership planning and execution of histology, microbiology and cytology processing. •Focus on competitive differentiators of time cost and quality to drive efficiency, effectiveness and growth. •Develop and implement best in class continuous improvement initiatives based on 6 Sigma/Lean methodologies. •Build and develop a functional organization that maximizes core competencies, technology and people. •Plan and implement the execution of an Anatomical Pathology modernization strategy. •Plan and execute the implementation of a Molecular Microbiology strategy. •Ensure the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics related to turnaround time, cost, quality and people. •Develop, measure and improve various laboratory operations and customer service metrics. •Liaise with National Discipline Directors to ensure the seamless implementation of new testing technologies and processes. •Develop and implement progressive employee engagement strategies while maintaining a union-free environment. •Create and promote a culture of employee health and wellness by identifying and addressing both long and short term employee health and safety issues. •Maintain and achieve various Laboratory accreditations by conducting Proficiency testing and by addressing any outstanding Corrective Action Requests. |
| Requirements: | •A University degree is required coupled with previous experience managing and leading a team within a clinical environment. •Knowledge of external factors that impact operations and customer service. •In-depth knowledge of Laboratory Operations, processes, key drivers and continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and/or Lean. •Capability to build a 1-2 year business plan. •Operations excellence technologies strategies and trends. •Strong knowledge of operations coupled with excellent leadership skills. •Basic financial management skills. •Knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean principles is strongly preferred. •Preferred Microbiology and/or Anatomical Pathology technical background. Exposure to a lab environment where strong influencing skills, change management and leadership have been exhibited. •Engaging, inclusive and inspiring leadership style coupled with an ability to work effectively with all levels of a business. •Proven management experience including the necessary coaching and performance management skills. Please respond to zag@careerconnectionsinc.com with the title "Regional Director" in the subject line. Visit http://www.careerconnectionsinc.com often to view new postings of interest and http://www.career.dontinterviewaudition.com for free tips and advice on interviewing, resume writing and much more! |
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