Newborn Screening Laboratory Services Director

Description Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. What we offer.

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

As an accredited public health department, we’re seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Newborn Screening Laboratory Services Director within the Division of Medical‑Clinical Services, Public Health Laboratory located in Decatur, GA, with a second, smaller location in Waycross, GA. This senior management position serves the entire state of Georgia as the Newborn Screening Laboratory for the Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL).

The Services Director directs laboratory Newborn Screening services, supervises scientific managers, professional/technical staff and administrative support positions.

This leadership position is responsible for the oversight of scientific and administrative Newborn Screening laboratory operations. This position works directly with the Department of Public Health programmatic and medical follow‑up programs to guide development and oversee testing and program objectives. Maintains a culture of quality to assure the delivery of accurate and timely results using proper safety precautions for the Newborn Screening service areas.

• Plans, organizes, and directs the laboratory activities for Newborn Screening Services.
• Conducts or participates in the development, review, revision, interpretation, and/or implementation for policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Provides updates to the Newborn Screening Advisory committee.
• Provide technical expertise for the development, validation and implementation of genetic testing and result interpretation for existing and new newborn disorders according to the recommended uniform screening panel (RUSP).
• Coordinates interaction between department, agency, and facility operating units, other programs, and /or external customers as appropriate.
• Serves as a technical consultant or resource for colleagues and staff, health department managers and healthcare providers; develops and presents educational and/or training sessions, as needed.
• Reviews and evaluates the overall quality management system as it applies to their area of responsibility, to include, but not limited to, personnel management, oversight of equipment and inventory procurement, document and records management, and oversight of the quality assessment plan and continuous quality improvement program.
• Develops, implements, and monitors grants and cooperative agreements for Newborn Screening.
• Collaborate with senior managers to develop the program’s strategic goals in accordance with the mission of the agency.
• Analyzes data, and prepares technical and administrative reports for the laboratory director, and for grants, publications and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains and fosters…