Pathology Queensland has an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full time Central Director to join our Microbiology laboratory. PQ microbiologists provide an essential clinical liaison service to all our major hospitals and public health units and support a state-wide 24h on-call service. Our ideal applicant will be looking for an opportunity to demonstrate their contemporary knowledge and skills whilst sharing our passion for clinical excellence. Job share will be considered for this role.

Job details

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in supporting contemporary diagnostic pathology services in your clinical specialty discipline across a diverse laboratory network.
• Demonstrated success in working with your peers in other clinical laboratory specialties to design a standardised, cost effective, coherent and responsive clinical service.
• Experience in developing and overseeing internal policies and procedures in your clinical specialty that meet the clinical needs of both the laboratory service and its customers.
• Demonstrated experience in implementation and oversight of systems to monitor quality measures including review of new test validation, QA, Quality Management and the issuing of reports.
• A clear understanding of public sector policies and procedures (especially within Queensland Health)
• Ability to present and analyse operational data and contribute to management reporting within your clinical specialty.
• Experience in recruiting, managing and developing a high performing team at a complex testing laboratory site and engaging with that team to achieve a single goal.
• Effective delegation of tasks by empowering your team and holding them accountable on their performance and experience in addressing any inappropriate conduct/behaviour.
• Understanding and experience in workplace performance guidelines and performance reviews.
• Leading high-performance teams through encouragement of personal and professional development.
• The ability to recognise industry trends to influence and contribute to the strategic vision and advancement of the organisation.
• A strong focus on providing services that align with customer expectations for access, clinical utility and quality of the services.
• Collaboration with stakeholders to co-design a high quality and efficient laboratory service in your clinical specialty, across a laboratory network.
• Capability to identify, mitigate and manage clinical risks and issues within your clinical specialty at the PQ Central laboratory.
• Understanding of quality management principles and implementation of initiatives that lead to continuous improvement in your clinical specialty.
• Knowledge of the ISO 15189 and NPAAC/NATA Medical Testing Requirements demonstrating continued accreditation in your clinical specialty for all laboratories across a diverse network
• Demonstrated compliance with NPAAC's supervision of pathology laboratories guidelines in your clinical specialty in laboratories across a network.
• Demonstrated understanding of the requirements for supervision in Clinical Governance as outlined by NPAAC as delegated pathologist for a Microbiology laboratory service, including in microbial genomics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven agility in thinking, ability to stay positive and see opportunities when others see challenges.
• Demonstrated experience in team motivation as evidenced through highly engaged teams under your leadership.
• The ability to role model professional and expected behaviours to build strong peer relationships
• The ability to meet deadlines, work collaboratively and solve complex problems.
• An understanding of education and learning processes that enable the delivery of world-class programs designed to develop people's talents and interests in your discipline.
• The ability to plan, implement and contribute to research and development initiatives in your discipline.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a medical qualification and tertiary qualification in the relevant Pathology discipline (FRCPA, or equivalent) and be registerable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Specialist Pathologist.
• NPAAC Microbial Genomics certification is highly desirable
• Proven experience in directing a complex specialised laboratory service at your discipline speciality level.
• Qualifications in medical management or leadership, or demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in medical management/leadership/governance.
• Experience with directing teaching and applied research (desirable).
• Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
• We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Medical Welcome Pack Sept 23 (PDF, 179KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QPHASS638256 Central Microbiology Director (PDF, 265KB)
  Role Description