SEHA (Abu Dhabi Health Services)
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The role is responsible for the supervision of laboratory operations on a daily basis of assignment area or service
Managerial Assisting in the development of a strategic vision for the section and produce a report for the facility on the service developments and future plans
Monitoring own service areas’ performance as well as staff performance
Practicing accountability and follow up with fellow workers
Working with and lead assigned team/service to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of department policies and the annual business plan
Overseeing the daily activities associated with all services offered by the section and preparation or other key job responsibilities.
Providing support and assistance to all section/service staff. Provide coaching whenever needed
Participating in the initiation and implementation of section wide projects
Recommend service expansion or enhancement in line with the overall vision of the department/facility
Conducting regular service area meetings
Assisting supervisors in setting up and managing a delegated budget, and being involved in the development and implementation of cost improvement schemes through service redesign, cash allocation and income generation schemes and ensure that service delivery is managed within financial and budgetary constraints
Supervising the wastage of materials by appropriate stock rotation, just in time ordering and by ensuring good laboratory technique by staff in the laboratories. Approves inventory of material supplies and equipment and submits orders following discussion with senior staff
Assisting in managing department employees including objective setting, annual leave, supervision and reflective practice
Assisting in recruiting, inducting, training and appraising staff in accordance with SEHA and facility policies and procedures
Directing the daily management of workload allocation within the service area, taking into account the changing/competing demands and making decisions about prioritization of procedures
Representing the service and/or individual patients at a multi-disciplinary level to ensure delivery of coordinated multi-disciplinary service
Receiving delegation of tasks and responsibilities whenever necessary, taking responsibility for operational management of the department in manager’s absence, allocating and organizing the work of professional and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis
Ensuring close collaboration while working with other senior staff as appropriate
Being able to balance team, patient related and professional activities in accordance with departmental requirements
Technical Oversees the monitoring and approval of laboratory findings to ensure accuracy of the results
Reviews data from analysis of lab tests and results into laboratory information systems for storage0
Provides technical information about test results to requesting physicians as requested
Contributes to the development and adoption of local evidence based policies on matters relating to diagnosis and treatment, in response to local and national guidance
Evaluates laboratory data and prepare reports as per requirements
Performs on-call and shift duties as assigned, including weekends and public holidays
Quality & Safety Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensures continuous quality improvement measures are in place. Conduct method evaluation/development as per standard policies and procedures
Supervising compliance with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable
Supervising compliance with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection
Maintaining and assisting in enforcing the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded
Complying and ensuring that those directly supervised comply with occupational health and safety at work policies and procedures
Assisting in the planning and developing policies that guide the service implementation process
Practicing within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures
Ensuring that SOP (standard operation procedures) and Quality Assurance tests are maintained within all sections
Being responsible for documenting all intervention in appropriate format
Assisting in the development of clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed. Supporting the promotion of audit and research programs on service implementation, in line with national policy, statutory requirements and service requirements within the facility
Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status
Education Delivering training and education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses in the safe and secure handling of drugs and equipment, prescribing (whenever applicable), administration and treatment and management i.e. teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations
Participating in department programs/committees, various hospital committees, and staff meetings
Participating in the orientation and training of new employees
Ensuring appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures
Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education units
Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames
Ensuring all members of the department receive adequate clinical supervision as required for their professional and technical development
Qualification :-
Special Certificate:-
Required:
a. NLT 6 years clinical experience in a accredited clinical laboratory environment by CAP or JCIA or Canadian Hospital accreditation or CPAC Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK) or local experience in any accredited HAAD hospitals, since first registration as a qualified
laboratory science professional with NLT 2 years in a position as a laboratory supervisor
b. NLT 8 years clinical experience in clinical laboratoryenvironment since first registration as a qualified laboratory science professional and NLT 5 years since gaining a higher qualification.
* UAE National: NLT 3 years relevant experience in an acute care
hospital and NLT 1 years manager or supervisory or equivalent
experience.
* Evidence of progressive leadership and management experience
in a clinical position.N.A.
