STI/TB Manager

Job Description:

STI/TB Manager

Description

Job Posting Title
STI/TB Manager

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Public Health Lab Service

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
July 02, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
P103026

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location : Payne County Health Department

Salary : $89,596.42.

Full Time /Part Time : Full Time

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday

Primary Hours : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Position Description:

Positions within this job family are responsible for assisting the laboratory directors in the general oversight and management of STI and TB laboratory sections providing state-wide, clinical diagnostic, epidemiologic and/or analytic services, and for the supervision of a team of supervisors and laboratory scientists and support administrative personnel. This positionprovides assistance to the laboratory director in the overall coordination and supervision of STI and TB laboratory sections to ensure safe and effective operations; provides general oversight of laboratory operations within satellite facilities; constructs laboratory policies and procedures; provides structured plans for laboratory compliance and quality assurance; develops and directs special projects; prepares budgets and business plans to justify new testing and technologies; interacts with vendors and laboratory personnel in selection of reagents, equipment, and supplies; consults with a county, state, federal agencies and officials, and community laboratories regarding laboratory testing and test results; and represents the laboratory on various agency committees. Serves with delegated authority from the laboratory director as the acting director of the laboratory in his/her absence to the extent allowable by governing authorities; makes personnel decisions for hiring and remediation; assists with the writing of grants; assists in the development of internal quality assurance programs or the central laboratory and its satellite facilities; collates and summarizes quality assurance data; resolves quality assurance issues as they arise; delivers training presentations to laboratory employees and other groups within the agency; and maintains quality assurance and business documentation necessary for continued laboratory accreditation.

Duties:

• The functions within this job will vary, but may include assisting the laboratory director in the following:
  
• Coordination of standard operations of state-wide clinical diagnostic, epidemiologic and/or analytic laboratory services.
• Development and implementation of policies, procedures, budgets, and performance standards designed to ensure accurate, efficient and safe laboratory operations.
• Appraisal of needs for laboratory services and development of new laboratory tests, algorithms, and technologies accordingly.
• Coordination and integration of laboratory services with the needs and activities of other intra- and inter-agency (state and federal) programs.
• Preparation and maintenance of laboratory quality assurance and business records and reports.
• Preparation of reports that summarize laboratory activities, revenue flows, goals, accomplishments and needs. Oversight of the system for establishing contracts, ordering and receiving reagents, equipment and supplies, and coordinating expenditures from grants.
• Interpretation or troubleshooting of difficult or unusual analyses; planning and supervision of the performance of special tests and projects.
• Consultation to physicians, hospital personnel, epidemiologists, and other laboratories regarding test results and laboratory services.
• Representation of the department in court or at hearings as an expert witness and public contacts, reviews, comments, and interpret federal, state legislation and local laws, objective, rules and procedures affecting the operation of laboratories.
• Cooperation with local, state and national agencies and organizations for the standardization and improvement of laboratory services.
• Provision of intra- and inter-agency training to laboratory personnel, healthcare professionals, field personnel and first responders on specimen handling procedures. Coordination of standard operations of state-wide clinical diagnostic, epidemiologic and/or laboratory service.
• Assist with laboratory personnel, including decisions for hiring, training, continuing education, competency assessment, and remediation.
• Implement and maintain PHL document control system (MediaLab).
• Perform both internal and external College of American Pathology (CAP) laboratory inspections.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Other Duties

Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualification:

Requirements at this level consist of at least a bachelor’s degree in biological or physical sciences plus minimum seven years of experience performing STI and TB clinical and/or analytic laboratory testing, including three years as a Laboratory supervisory role; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of education for each year of qualifying experience. MLS/MT ASCP/AMT or related credentials/licensure for STI and TB required.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This position is set in a laboratory environment. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach.

Telework : This position is not eligible for Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .