Section Head, Core Biochemistry and Point of Care

Provide a crucial service as part of vital medical laboratory in the South Island
- Must be

registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council
of NZ (MSCNZ)
- Providing
managerial and technical leadership and direction to Core Biochemistry and

**Point of Care Testing servicesOur Purpose**: Why
we do it
When
you work at Waitaha Canterbury, you are a part of something very special. We
plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live
in the Canterbury region. Our primary goal is to put people at the heart of
everything we do.

**The Team**: What
we do
Canterbury Health Laboratories is
a leading medical diagnostic reference laboratory in the South Island and a secondary/tertiary
referral centre, providing timely results to our clinicians to ensure our
patients are getting the right treatment, at the right time. We are now looking
for a Section Head with passion and enthusiasm to lead our Core Biochemistry Laboratory
and Point of Care Testing service.
Our Core Biochemistry laboratory is part of the wider Core
automated laboratory that also includes Core Haematology and is critical to the
functioning of the entire service provided by CHL. You would also provide
leadership for our large and developing Point of Care Testing service through a
Point of Care Coordinator and team.
This is an exciting opportunity
to be in a key role providing a high-quality service with both technical and
people management responsibility based at CHLs laboratory in Christchurch and
working in close relationship with clinicians, other Section Heads, managers
and also providing support to the West Coast and Ashburton laboratories.

**The Role**:
Where you fit in
Currently major
investment is partially completed on installing high throughput analysers and
middleware attached to an automated track and storage system to operate a
24-hour, 7 day a week service. As this
is an opportunity to work with the vendor on achieving stability and optimising
performance of the new system, experience in both project and change management
would be highly desirable as will be an ability to proactively work with
vendors and in-house engineers, software, ICT and work-flow specialists.
direction and operational management ensuring efficient, effective and quality
focussed service delivery. In addition, of course, we are looking for strong
scientific leadership, so a relevant background and scientific experience is
required. Excellent communication and analytical skills, both oral and
written, are essential together with experience
of planning and managing budgets, as is the ability to take part in the
training and development of our staff. The ability to provide technical
oversight, operational and strategic leadership are essential while support and
development opportunities will be readily available.

**Your skills will include**:

- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership skills with the

ability to motivate, organise and support a team to consistently deliver a
high-quality service with variations in work demand and rostering
requirements
- Clear process thinking to identify
and mitigate inefficiencies in processes to improve work flow
- Calm under pressure
- Significant experience at a senior
scientific level in Biochemistry and within the medical science industry
- Hold a current Annual Practising
Certificate issued by the MSCNZ.
- Develop clear direction and plans
aligned to vision and goals
- Ability to train and support staff

**through change Our Culture**:
What matters to us
Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi
Putting people at the heart of all we
do
Health is
ultimately all about people. What's important around here is the way we care
for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and
going about our work with integrity.
Belonging

**Here**: Becoming part of our story
Being part of the Canterbury District
Health Board, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible
working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development.
The Canterbury DHB
believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care
for our diverse population. The Canterbury DHB is an inclusive and equal opportunity
employer that welcomes and respects everyone.
If this role has sparked your interest
but does not match your skills, then please visit our careers website and have
a look at our roles that better suit your expertise.
If you are
Contact us
additional information.