AVP Lab Operations NMC Corporate Alain Tower Abu Dhabi

NMC Healthcare is presently looking to hire experienced candidates for the job role of an AVP Lab Operations. The successful candidate will work at NMC Corporate Alain Tower located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The incumbent is responsible for all administrative and technical functions in assigned areas including report preparation, assisting in the budget process and representing assigned area at departmental meetings. This role is instrumental in aligning the operations of the laboratory services with the strategy of Lab Services. The job ID for this vacancy is 3382.

Responsibilities of An AVP Lab Operations

• Participates in the strategic planning and management of the laboratory network in close collaboration with laboratory Director to ensure operational excellence in the provision of testing services.
• Implement laboratory strategic plan across all laboratories.
• Aids in the creation of a prediction of future workload for the site and the departmental operations at the site that is comparatively accurate.
• Review laboratories productivities and provide strategic plan for labs expansion and decommissioning.
• Work hand-to-hand with commercial managers to review all machines and sent out contracts and counsel, negotiate favorable terms, oversee, and manage all contracts that the lab may engage.
• Manage lab requirements such as defining the requirements and act as lab approval line.
• Prepare and submit laboratory budgets such as HR, CAPEX, ICT, quality and training.
• Also oversees budgets, technological plans, and strategic operational plans in line with the overall strategy for the laboratory.
• In each specialized area, maintains in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles and Instrumentation.
• This position is responsible for overseeing operations, costing, quality, performance improvements and other related activities of the NMC Group laboratories network in UAE, Oman and Qatar.
• Responsible for selection of competent lab personnel.
• Able to perform quality checks, testing and troubleshooting of equipment
• Participate in the initial and ongoing validation of medical laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Prepare the section for accreditation and inspection for example but not limiting the following EIAC ISO15189, CAP, JCI, DOH and OSHAD.
• Comply with EIAC and CAP accreditations requirements as per the standards of ISO 15189:2012 and perform the duties necessary to support and achieve accreditation.
• Maintain records and files according to guidelines of regulatory agencies and accreditation organization.
• Monitor section KPI’s and provide report to VP Lab Services, Lab business heads and Quality team.
• Review Proficiency Testing Activities. Collaborate with VP Lab Services, to develop and implement process improvements.

What You’ll Do More

• Identify issues and act to achieve optimal performance.
• Coordinate resolution of quality issues in other parts of the organization that have a lab component.
• Monitors laboratory supplies, orders and receive supplies as in accordance with the established policies & procedures,
• Perform required instrument maintenance at the prescribed times and log appropriately.
• Able to perform quality checks, testing and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Participate in the initial and ongoing validation of medical laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Prepare the section for accreditation and inspection for example but not limiting the following EIAC ISO15189, CAP, JCI, DOH and OSHAD.
• Comply with EIAC and CAP accreditations requirements as per the standards of ISO 15189:2012 and perform the duties necessary to support and achieve accreditation.
• Maintain records and files according to guidelines of regulatory agencies and accreditation organization.
• Monitor section KPI’s and provide report to VP Lab Services, Lab business heads and Quality team.
• Review Proficiency Testing Activities. Collaborate with VP Lab Services, to develop and implement process improvements.
• Monitors laboratory supplies, orders and receive supplies as in accordance with the established policies & procedures,
• Perform required instrument maintenance at the prescribed times and log appropriately.

Qualification Requirements for Role of An AVP Lab Operations

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare management, finance/accounting, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree with extensive experience may also be considered.
• Licensed as a Lab Technologist from a recognized regional authority (DOH/ DHA).
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in clinical laboratory operations.
• At least 5 years in a regional managerial and/or leadership role overseeing multiple laboratory units, preferably in a multi-hospital setting.

Knowledge & Skills Desired

• Knowledgeable in laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to effectively operate in a fast paced, multi-cultural, multi-stakeholder large corporate environment.

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