Laboratory Director - New Born Screening (NBS)

Job 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.

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

Requirements:

• A PhD in Clinical Pathology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field is commonly required.

• 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.