Head of Department, Haematology - Dunedin
Core
Lead the Haematology department (including Flow Cytometry and Coagulation) at Dunedin Hospital, ensuring technical excellence, operational efficiency, and high-quality diagnostic services for patients and referrers.
Role type
Senior operational leader (Head of Department) in a clinical laboratory
Builds
High-quality diagnostic testing services and a high-performing laboratory team
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Diagnostics / Haematology
Required skills
Technical Haematology expertise, Flow Cytometry, Coagulation, Medical Laboratory Scientist registration, People leadership, Budget management, Process improvement, Stakeholder management, Film morphology
Preferred skills
2IC experience, Change leadership
Technologies
Laboratory information systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Provide technical and operational leadership ensuring accreditation and regulatory compliance; Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team; Manage workforce planning, rostering, and leave within budget; Use data to solve operational issues and improve productivity; Continuously improve processes and methodologies; Build relationships with referrers and stakeholders; Perform bench work alongside management tasks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
