The incumbent is responsible for overseeing daily laboratory operations, ensures data generation, and supports the Laboratory Director and senior management to ensure efficient laboratory functioning.
Responsibilities:
The Deputy Laboratory Director ensures:
- Compliance with quality standards.
- Supervises staff performance and supports quality control programs.
- Enforce policies and referral labs.
- Authorizing client reports.
- Addressing issues affecting test quality.
- Liaising with doctors and staff to resolve concerns.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong communication, organization, supervision, and leadership skills.
- Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and decision-making abilities while working collaboratively with peers and senior staff.
- A willingness to learn new techniques.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are also essential.
Qualifications:
- BSc or Diploma in Medical Technology.
- At least five years of supervisory experience.
- A valid government license from Professions Supplementary to Medicine (Jamaica).