Permanent Medical Laboratory Scientist1 FTEKo wai matou Our OrganisationWe are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand.Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children's Hospital, located in central Auckland.We are part of Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand's national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngati Whatua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand.We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.Te whiwhinga mahi The OpportunityIn this position, you will be responsible for the operational and people management of the General Microbiology team.This role includes training and staff development, rostering, review of SOP and oversight of process improvement projects.You will ensure the delivery of high quality and timely services in line with clinical expectations with an over-all emphasis on quality outcomes.You will also have the primary responsibility for maintaining the section's accreditation against the standard ISO 15189 and will contribute to departmental strategic and business planning as required.For further details, please refer to the position description here.Nga Pukenga Motuhake Important SkillsTo be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes : At least 5 years' experience as a senior Medical Laboratory Scientist working in a diagnostic medical laboratoryPrevious experience in Diagnostic Microbiology is essentialDemonstrable skills with Microsoft Office products at a minimum intermediate levelDetailed knowledge of the ISO15189(22) standardsPrevious people management or leadership experience is essential with experience in performance management and developmentPrevious experience in the training and development of staffExcellent written and verbal communicationFlexibility to suit the service demands with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlinesExperience in quality management system is essential with a working knowledge of computer-based systems within the context of a Medical LaboratoryRegistration with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ and current APCWe are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population.To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Maori & Pacific communities.Our organisation values diversity, inclusivity and empathy. If you do too, apply now!For further information, contact Mary Bilkey, Scientist Unit Manager, via ****** aha nga painga o tenei mahi mou Why you will enjoy working hereWe recognise there is more to life than mahi work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.For more information on what we offer, please click here.Me pehea te tuku tono How to applyAdvertising closes : Sunday, 28th April, 2024 at 11 : 59 pm (New Zealand standard time).Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Hamish Watson - Recruitment Consultant at ****** or +6421 948 906 quoting vac ref # ADHB21001 to discuss how we can best support your application.Click here to view details about our recruitment processFor the largest health sector job board in New Zealand, visit www.kiwihealthjobs.comClick here to view details about our recruitment processFor the largest health sector job board in New Zealand, visit www.kiwihealthjobs.comImmigration / Visa SupportImmigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022 that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new Green List of occupations and this position is one of those designated critical positions! For successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application.Here are the links to two key pages of NZ Immigration's official site for more information : Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa and Immigration NZ Green List OccupationsNote the salary range for this position is between $109,000 and $114,000.#J-18808-Ljbffr
