Director – Laboratory Medicine / Pathology
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ref: KP977-87
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

The Role


The Role


JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating laboratory operations to maintain adherence to expense, revenue and productivity guidelines established for the department. This position is also responsible for providing leadership for all areas of the laboratory to ensure a high level of clinical quality and customer satisfaction.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops short and long-term goals and objectives for all areas of the laboratory

Ensures that protocols are in place to comply with accrediting agency guidelines to maintain appropriate licenses and accreditation

Directs the activities of technical and support personnel and makes decisions regarding hiring, promotions, salary adjustments and disciplinary actions in accordance with personnel policies

Maintains the operating budget within budget guidelines

Works to maintain an effective laboratory performance improvement program

Provides leadership and support for clinical integration initiatives at CCAD

Requirements


Requirements


Minimum of ten (10) years clinical experience in an accredited clinical laboratory environment is required, including at least five (5) years as section chief
Evidence of progressive leadership and management experience in a clinical position
Ability to analyze and interpret financial and statistical data
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to speak and write in English is required
Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred
Health care industry experience is preferred

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field, is required
Current national license
Master's degree in Health Administration, or related field, is preferred

About the Company


About the Company


The hospital will be a unique and unparalleled extension of the Cleveland Clinic model, providing a spectrum of specialty services that are designed to cater to the healthcare needs of Abu Dhabi and the region. Like its counterpart in the United States, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will be led and staffed by physicians who are western-trained and board-certified. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will include a multispecialty tertiary care center and adjacent clinic. It will offer the most advanced tertiary/quaternary medical services in the region through a comprehensive range of specialties and subspecialties. The hospital will have
the latest technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine and electronic medical records. An integrated clinic-hospital design will serve local and international patients in an environment that combines excellent amenities with world-class medical care.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will provide a number of career opportunities, and the medical professionals will receive ongoing training directly from Cleveland Clinic.

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