Job Description: We are seeking an experienced individual who has extensive knowledge/experience of ISO standards with a proven track record of overseeing and managing a team of technical and administrative staff within a similar environment. This individual’s track record must include motivating and engaging employees, responding to service delivery needs within this location and positively interacting with stakeholders at all levels. [the_ad id="21943"] Job Responsibilities: Foster a quality culture in the PathCare environment. Manage the QA division and its staff Develop and implement an effective internal audit programme according to relevant ISO standards. Manage accreditation status of all laboratories within the PathCare Group. Develop and implement effective SOP’s, QA Policies and related systems. Identify areas for improvement of systems, focused on lean concepts and reduction of waste. Lead the QA division in alignment with PathCare strategy and values. Ensure effective compliance to relevant legislation/ accreditation requirements Nationally and Internationally. Job Requirements: Ability to proactively and positively influence and motivate staff, evoking a sense of purpose, effectively lead change management and focus on team building and conflict management Ability to work effectively under pressure and display resilience and tenacity in challenging situations Ability to optimise processes to achieve maximum efficiencies through innovative thinking and proactive problem-solving Current registration with the HPCSA Extensive experience in writing SOP’s Presentation skills Must ideally have a minimum of 5 years’ line management experience at laboratory manager level with direct reports (e.g. people, processes, financial systems and control) Effective verbal and electronic communication skills (including report writing) Experience in technical procedure implementation Advanced interpersonal relations and conflict resolution skills Must have a valid driver’s license Experience as an external auditor will be advantageous Knowledge of ISO 15189 standard, ISO/IEC 17025 standard, Occupational Health and Safety Act of South Africa, OHSAS 18001 and SANAS requirements Experience in auditing technique Effective decision-making, planning and project management skills Extensive knowledge of developing and implementing ISO standards i.e. Quality Assurance/Quality Control mechanisms, Quality Management systems and Lean principles Experience in managing and delivering Quality Assurance processes Pathology laboratory Excellent attention to detail Job Details: Company: PathCare Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Western Cape, South Africa Application Deadline: N/A [the_ad id="21944"] Apply Here jobsrican.com