Laboratory Director - New Born Screening (NBS)

Job description / Role

The Lab Director will be responsible to help establish an in-house new born screening laboratory in Dubai.

Client Details

Out client is a multinational laboratory organization.

Description

* Ensure adherence to national and international standards such (DHA, DOH, MOH, CAP and ISO.
* Achieve and maintain CAP and ISO accreditation to the lab.
* Implement quality assurance programs to maintain the accuracy and reliability of newborn screening tests.
* Lead the development and updating of laboratory policies, protocols, and workflows.
* Coordinate with local health authorities for inspections, audits, and reporting of lab performance.
* Provide medical leadership and direction for the lab's operations, including Equipment and kits selection and evaluation, Test menu selection, Test method validation and interpretation of results.
* Ensure timely processing of samples and delivery of test results, while maintaining accuracy and reliability of results.
* Oversee the clinical validity, diagnostic value and public health interest of tests.
* Stay updated on the latest technological advancements in newborn screening and introduce relevant innovations to the lab to ensure that the lab stays at the forefront of newborn screening advancements.
* Serve as the main point of contact between the lab and healthcare professionals, public health departments, and parents, when necessary.
* Ensure the proper follow-up of abnormal test results, including communication with referring clinicians and coordination of confirmatory testing or treatment initiation.
* Ensure effective communication process of critical findings to the clinicians and ordering facilities is in place.
* Collaborate with clinicians, pediatricians, geneticists, and specialists for confirmatory diagnosis and treatment planning.
* Provide technical and medical support to commercial team in accordance with Run, Ignite and Grow model.
* Collaborate with public health entities to track and report newborn screening outcomes.
* Collaborate with local and international universities and health authorities through the available MOUs to promote research and collaborate on pilot studies or new screening methods.
* Oversee the development of training programs for new staff.
* Provide continuous education to laboratory staff, clinicians, and healthcare providers on newborn screening practices.
* Manage hiring, training, and supervision of lab technicians, scientists, and administrative staff.
* Oversee the proper management and confidentiality of patient data and laboratory results.

Job Offer

* Monthly salary AED 40,000 - 50,000
* Medical insurance for self and family
* Flight for self
* Visa for self

* A PhD in Clinical Pathology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field is commonly required.
Alternatively, a medical degree (MD) with specialization in genetics, pediatrics, or pathology is also a possibility.
* A Master's degree in Medical Genetics, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field could be acceptable if the individual has extensive experience in the field.
* Certification from a recognized medical board or clinical laboratory accrediting body (e.g., ABMGG - American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics) may be required.
* Extensive experience working in a newborn screening laboratory, with proficiency in screening tests such as tandem mass spectrometry, DNA analysis, and biochemical assays.
* Experience in the use of laboratory instrumentation and data management systems specific to newborn screening programs.
* Several years of experience in a supervisory or leadership position within a laboratory, managing staff, budgets, operations, and ensuring compliance with quality control measures.
* Proven track record of working within multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with pediatricians, geneticists, and other healthcare providers.
* Experience working directly with clinical cases and understanding the medical implications of various disorders detected through newborn screening.
* In-depth knowledge of the various conditions included in newborn screening programs.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

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The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.