The New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science (INC)

• New Zealand’s leading hospital laboratory
• Full-time permanent role
• Dedicated friendly team

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Medical Laboratory Scientist to lead our Molecular Haematology & Molecular Oncology team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with NZ’s largest and highly specialised hospital based laboratory service.

About the role
In this role you will be responsible for the operational management of the Molecular Haematology and Molecular Oncology (solid tumour) teams ensuring delivery of high quality and timely services in line with clinical expectations with an over-all emphasis on quality outcomes. You will also have the primary responsibility for maintaining the section’s accreditation against the standard ISO 15189 and will contribute to departmental strategic and business planning as required. This role will provide opportunities for improving management skills, teaching, process improvement, quality and test development.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes :-
• At least 5 years’ experience working in a diagnostic medical laboratory as a senior Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Extensive knowledge of Molecular Haematology and Molecular Oncology with experience of appropriate techniques for somatic and germline variant detection.
• Detailed knowledge of the ISO15189 standards.
• Previous people management or leadership experience is essential with experience in performance management and development
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Flexibility to suit the service demands with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines.
• Experience in quality management system is essential with working knowledge of computer based systems within the context of a Medical Laboratory.
• Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ and current APC.

For further information please contact Mark Greenslade, Technical Head of Diagnostic Genetics on mgreenslade@adhb.govt.nz or on Mobile - 021 0858 1143

About us
LabPLUS is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. LabPLUS are part of the state-owned Auckland District Health Board. We offer a comprehensive pathology service for Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Hospital, National Women's Health, and the Greenlane Clinical Centre. LabPLUS is also a major referral laboratory for specialised laboratory tests for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Visit our website www.labplus.co.nz for more information.

Auckland DHB is the largest teaching hospital in New Zealand and we have a lot that we can offer you:
• Continuous improvement and development opportunities
• A great team environment and supportive work culture
• Subsidised gym membership, free gym classes run by 5Points Gym
• Discounts at a variety of businesses, free eye test

About the department
The Diagnostic Genetics laboratory provides a comprehensive service using both cytogenetic and molecular genetics techniques enabling us to resolve clinical diagnoses with a genetic component. We analyse pre and post-natal samples, providing predictive testing, and confirmation of a clinical diagnosis in the management of a spectrum of both malignant and inherited disorders.

The Molecular Haematology & Molecular Oncology team specialise in diagnostic testing for inherited and acquired haematological disorders and the identification of somatic variants in solid tumours for precision medicine approaches.

Our portfolio of tests is constantly being upgraded with a view to reducing turnaround times and enhancing our tests to take into account new approaches and international clinical and research data.

Click  ‘Apply’ and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter. For help with your application please email, Sonu Anand, Recruitment Consultant on Sonua@adhb.govt.nz quoting ref # ADHB5323

Section Head Morphology, Haematology, Laboratory, CM Health
-CMH20203241

This position is a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act & requires full safety checks completed before any new employee starts.

Do you love the challenge of working in a busy laboratory? Are you enthusiastic about leadership and development? If so then we would like to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist with Morphology experience to join our team in Haematology at Middlemore Hospital, Counties Manukau as a Section Head. Middlemore hospital is a 950 bedded Hospital and is one of New Zealand’s busiest and diverse teaching hospitals with a large Emergency Department, Dialysis Unit, National Burns Unit, Regional Plastic Surgery, Special Care Baby Unit, ICU, and paediatrics, general surgical, orthopaedic and medical wards.

The Haematology department is situated on-site at the Middlemore campus and provides a 24 hour service for Middlemore and Kidz First Hospitals and the Manukau Health Park. The Haematology department is involved in teaching technical and medical staff and has close links with the Clinical Haematology service.

A range of diagnostic haematology testing is performed including automated systems for cell counts and cell morphology, comprehensive coagulation testing service, and special haematology including bone marrows and Haemoglobinopathy testing. The Haematology department at Middlemore is a dynamic, progressive laboratory run by a very professional and well-motivated team. If you enjoy a challenge and have the required experience, why not come and join our dynamic team at the Haematology department at Counties Manukau?

This is a permanent full time position, some weekend work will be required and participation in a call roster. You will work with the Charge Scientist, Consultant Haematologists and the Haematology Team in the delivery of the Haematology service. This position provides an opportunity to take a leadership role within the department. If you have a minimum of 5 years’ experience post qualification in Haematology with a keen interest in morphology this could be the role for you.

Essential:

•Eligible to work in New Zealand
•Registered member of the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
•Have a current APC
•Computer skills and experience with health and safety management
•Great Communication skills and Leadership skills are also essential

Applications may be made online at www.countieshealthjobs.com

To view a copy of the Job Description please click here

For further discussion please contact Amy Varcoe in the Recruitment Centre on 09 259 3640

Applications Close: 20 August 2020
Position Number: CMH20203241

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.

The Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics (DOND) is part of the School of Medical Sciences of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. The DOND provides substantial input into the clinical and biomedical programmes. The DOND is committed to excellence in research and teaching and is part of the University of Auckland cross-Faculty Food and Health Programme.

The role:

Applications are invited for a Paediatric Study Phlebotomist to support Professor Clare Wall to conduct a National Science Challenge Programme funded randomised controlled trial in infants within The Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics.

You will contribute directly to:

• the venepuncture and collection of blood samples in 6-12 month old infants
• supporting study parents and infants in reassuring them and delivering an efficient and effective collection of samples
• appropriately labelling and processing blood samples (adequate laboratory training will be provided).

Skills/experience required:

• Be a qualified Phlebotomist
• Registered with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and hold an Annual Practising Certificate of Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician (Phlebotomy certificate)
• Experience of venepuncture in infants would be ideal
• A mature approach to working in a sensitive environment
• Comfortable in a health care setting and conversing with patients and their families

This is a part-time (8 hours per week), fixed-term role for 18 months.

How to apply:

Applications close Sunday, 16 August 2020. For further information and to apply online please visit https://jobs.auckland.ac.nz/

Please include a cover letter outlining what strengths you would bring to this position.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

Northland District Health Board advocates for affirmative action and actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.

Specimen and Patient Services at Whangarei Hospital are experiencing rapid growth in a fast paced environment. We receive specimens from both the community and four Northland hospitals; servicing a population of least 180,000.

Right now, we’re looking for an exceptional Medical Laboratory Technician with phlebotomy experience to join us at Whangarei Base Hospital.

You will be at least two years post qualified and bring a thorough understanding of Specimen and Patient services.

The Role:

The primary function of this role is to:

• Collect, Prepare & analyse samples in accordance with the standard operating procedures in the lab to ensure a high level of service is maintained.
• To ensure all activities are carried out with regard and recognition of Health and Safety requirements and personal safety.
• Day to day upkeep of equipment and general housekeeping or workstations.
• Be able to undertake other roles in the department relevant to your expertise.
• Be able to assist on project work if required.

The work is challenging and will allow the successful applicant to become a key member of the pathology team; you will be mainly working within specimen and patient services.

This role is very hands on with an element of administration.

About you:

• You will be qualified and registered with the Medical Sciences Council NZ with a current practising certificate as a Medical laboratory technician.
• Work well in a pressured team environment and capable of working autonomously.
• Good time management with excellent communication skills, show initiative and have the ability to work to deadlines, provide a high and accurate level of work output. The ability to pick up new processes and information quickly is a necessity.
• Be articulate and compassionate.
• Approachable manner, and be able to provide a positive front-line profile.
• Have a well-rounded knowledge of cultural traditions.

About us:

Northland is the northern-most province of New Zealand, extending some 300 x 800 kilometres and covering 12,600 square kilometres. It boasts a subtropical climate and some of the most scenic and exciting coastal areas in New Zealand. The opportunities for outdoor activities, water sports and fishing are superb. With a population of approximately 180,000 - the regions popularity as a tourist destination means during peak season, the population almost doubles in size.

Northland District Health Board is an Approved Accredited Employer by the New Zealand Immigration Service.

Vacancy No: AH20-104          
Closes: 14 August 2020

Job Description and Official Application Form are available from our website, www.northlanddhb.org.nz/careers/vacancies.aspx or by contacting Recruitment Officer,
Tel: +64 9 430 4101 ext 60689, Email: jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz; Postal: c/o Northland District
Health Board, Private Bag 9742, Whangarei 0148, New Zealand

Northland District Health Board advocates for affirmative action and actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.

Specimen and Patient Services at Whangarei Hospital are experiencing rapid growth in a fast paced environment. We receive specimens from both the community and four Northland hospitals; servicing a population of least 180,000.

Right now, we’re looking for an exceptional Medical Laboratory Technician with phlebotomy experience to join us at Whangarei Base Hospital.

You will be at least two years post qualified and bring a thorough understanding of Specimen and Patient services.

The Role:

The primary function of this role is to:

• Collect, Prepare & analyse samples in accordance with the standard operating procedures in the lab to ensure a high level of service is maintained.
• To ensure all activities are carried out with regard and recognition of Health and Safety requirements and personal safety.
• Day to day upkeep of equipment and general housekeeping or workstations.
• Be able to undertake other roles in the department relevant to your expertise.
• Be able to assist on project work if required.

The work is challenging and will allow the successful applicant to become a key member of the pathology team; you will be mainly working within specimen and patient services.

This role is very hands on with an element of administration.

About you:

• You will be qualified and registered with the Medical Sciences Council NZ with a current practising certificate as a Medical laboratory technician.
• Work well in a pressured team environment and capable of working autonomously.
• Good time management with excellent communication skills, show initiative and have the ability to work to deadlines, provide a high and accurate level of work output. The ability to pick up new processes and information quickly is a necessity.
• Be articulate and compassionate.
• Approachable manner, and be able to provide a positive front-line profile.
• Have a well-rounded knowledge of cultural traditions.

About us:

Northland is the northern-most province of New Zealand, extending some 300 x 800 kilometres and covering 12,600 square kilometres. It boasts a subtropical climate and some of the most scenic and exciting coastal areas in New Zealand. The opportunities for outdoor activities, water sports and fishing are superb. With a population of approximately 180,000 - the regions popularity as a tourist destination means during peak season, the population almost doubles in size.

Northland District Health Board is an Approved Accredited Employer by the New Zealand Immigration Service.

Vacancy No: AH20-104          
Closes: 14 August 2020

Job Description and Official Application Form are available from our website, www.northlanddhb.org.nz/careers/vacancies.aspx or by contacting Recruitment Officer,
Tel: +64 9 430 4101 ext 60689, Email: jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz; Postal: c/o Northland District
Health Board, Private Bag 9742, Whangarei 0148, New Zealand