The New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science (INC)

Laboratory Department Manager - Anatomical Pathology / Mortuary

Waikato Hospital

Laboratory Services

Full time

Job Number: WAI08596

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated medical laboratory scientist to lead and manage our Anatomical Pathology (Histology) and Mortuary departments during an exciting period of growth and change at Waikato Hospital Laboratory.

The critical attributes and experience required to be successful in this role are:

• Good technical knowledge and understanding of Histology and/or Mortuary services.
• An engaging and inspiring leadership style and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage people, systems, budget and resources to ensure service delivery of a high standard.
• A progressive thinker and willing to take on new challenges.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality processes and accreditation standards.

The successful candidate must be able to hold registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in leading others. A positive and optimistic attitude is essential to this important leadership role.

The Waikato District Health Board is one of the largest providers of public healthcare in New Zealand, serving a population of 700,000. Waikato Hospital, located in Hamilton, is the major tertiary referral hospital for the region providing specialised and emergency medicine with the capacity for 700+ inpatients as well as outpatients. The Waikato Hospital Anatomical Pathology Laboratory processes over 17,000 surgical cases per year.

Hamilton is New Zealand’s largest inland city, lying in the heart of Waikato dairy country and astride the mighty Waikato River. It is in close proximity to many beaches, lakes, ski fields, and walking and cycling tracks. Visitors have easy access by car to iconic attractions such as Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, the surf beach at Raglan, historic hot pools at Te Aroha, Lake Taupo, Rotorua and so much more.

If you think this position is a good fit for you and you will be a good fit for the laboratory, for more information and to apply, please visit the WaikatoDHB website

Closing Date: 30 December 2018

• Work in New Zealand’s leading laboratory
• Make a real difference in “essential health services” sector
• Work in a friendly and collaborative team
• Permanent full time position

Anatomical Pathology Service (APS) is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories in Auckland. We offer a comprehensive pathology service for Auckland Region. APS is also a major referral laboratory for specialised laboratory tests for New Zealand. The laboratory is well equipped with the latest technology and has strong established links with all relevant clinical teams and other laboratories around New Zealand.

The department processes over 400 cases per day (average of 900 blocks). Our service provides frozen sections to Auckland’s private hospitals, GPs and Skin Specialists, immunohistochemistry testing, direct immunofluorescence testing (DIF), and trephine sample processing. The department processes work from the veterinary laboratory and participates in some clinical trials.

You will be a part of our secretarial team consisting of 10 staff within a busy histology department who are responsible for booking and co-ordinating procedures, transcription of pathology reports and correspondence, organising and locating slides for multidisciplinary meetings and various other administrative tasks. The position also involves contact with the public and other external agencies.

We know that as a medical secretary you will have a high degree of competence in customer service and demonstrate an aptitude for dictaphone typing with a high degree of accuracy and a minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute. Your understanding of confidentiality is paramount, apart from your previous data-entry /admin experience.

This permanent full-time Mt. Wellington based position works 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori & Pacific communities. Our organisation values diversity, inclusivity and empathy. If you do too, apply now and join us to make a positive difference and to “do your life’s best work at Auckland DHB”.

To submit your application, click on the apply link or visit our Careers website www.careers.adhb.govt.nz and enter job reference number AUC02568 to attach your CV and cover letter. For queries, contact Santosh Parab, Recruitment Consultant at SantoshP@adhb.govt.nz

Auckland DHB is committed to the application of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and its intent to improve the safety of all children. This position is not a Children’s Worker as defined by the Act.

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