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Company: LNS - Laboratoire National de Sant
Region: Dudelange , District de Luxembourg
Head of National Center of Pathology (NCP) (M/F)
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Type of contract: Full-time and undetermined duration contract (CDI)
We are currently looking for our Head of National Center of Pathology (m/f) for a permanent position on a full-time basis.
ABOUT THE LABORATOIRE NATIONAL DE SANTE
The Laboratoire national de sant (LNS) is a public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Health in Luxembourg. As a multidisciplinary institute, the LNS consists of four scientific departments in the fields of Medical Biology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine and Health Protection. In addition, the LNS is also hosting the National Center of Pathology and the National Center of Genetics. The LNS has more than 400 employees from more than 20 countries and has its premises in Dudelange since 2013.
The mission of the LNS is to develop analytical and scientific expertise related to the prevention, diagnosis and monitoring of human diseases and to ensure the role of a national control or reference laboratory as well as to carry out forensic tasks. The institution also contributes to the development, harmonization and promotion of technical laboratory methods in close collaboration with local and international analytical laboratories.
Within the scope of its responsibilities, the LNS is also leading research and teaching activities in collaboration with partners in Luxembourg and abroad.
With its modern infrastructure in line with the recent evolution of medical and analytical sciences, the LNS is an ambitious laboratory with innovative projects that increase its expertise in public health.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL CENTER OF PATHOLOGY (NCP)
The National Center of Pathology has approximately 100 employees and is subdivided into two services:
- The Pathological anatomy servicethat is responsible for diagnosing cancer, precancerous, and inflammatory lesions. It includes a joint molecular pathology platform with the National Center of Genetics for identifying molecular abnormalities critical for diagnosis and treatment, particularly in cancer cases. The service encompasses seven specialized units: uro/hematopathology, gastrointestinal pathology, dermato/sof tissue and head and neck pathology, gyneco-lung, non-gynecological cytology, neuropathology, and autopsy-fetal units.
- The Gynaecological cytology servicethat focuses its activities on cervical cancer screening on liquid based cytology since 2014 and 100% digital since July 2022. . This service also performs molecular analyses to detect high-risk papillomavirus and other infections related to sexually transmitted diseases.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the head of the National Center of Pathology will also be a member of the Executive Committee and will be responsible for fulfilling the following duties:
Leadership, management and coordination:
- Provide leadership for the National Center of Pathology and develop its strategy in line with the institutions overall vision, missions and objectives;
- Work collaboratively across departments with the other heads of departments and heads of service to promote interdisciplinary initiatives and shared resources;
- Define KPIs to monitor the performance of the department and ensure the alignment between the operations and the strategic objectives;
- Collaborate closely with the administrative functions (HR, Finance, Legal, Purchasing, Facility Management) to receive an optimal support in order to ensure an efficient flow of business operations;
- Define and justify the department budget to the CFAO and manage the budget effectively throughout the year in collaboration with the finance team;
- Manage a team of approximately 100 employees (including medical doctors and lab technicians) in close collaboration with the heads of service and heads of unit;
- Liaise with the heads of service, heads of unit and the HR team to ensure that the team is properly trained and has the required certifications;
- Hold reviews and regular meetings with team members to address any issues and complete performance reviews as required;
- Plan, organize and manage the resources within the department to ensure a smooth running of daily operations;
- Regularly collect feedback from team members and department managers on current processes and identify the need for change and improvement within the department;
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive departmental culture, promoting teamwork, open communication, and a positive working environment;
- Provide full support for