Communicable Disease Division Manager

University of Wisconsin Madison
$80,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Nov 23, 2024
Job Summary: The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) is a public health laboratory whose mission is to improve and protect the human condition by providing accurate and precise testing, service, research and education. The WSLH vision is to be a global leader in improving quality of life through the advancement of science-based public, environmental and occupational health laboratory practice and policy. WSLH provides essential laboratory support in accordance with the public health goals of the state and the Wisconsin Division of Health Services (WDHS). Somewhat unique to WSLH is its inclusion in a public university. WSLH resides within the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), and benefits greatly from this valuable partnership. Within WSLH, the Communicable Disease Division (CDD) performs many core functions of a public health laboratory: -Disease prevention, control and surveillance -Integrated data management -Reference and specialized testing -Food safety -Laboratory improvement and regulation -Policy development -Public health preparedness and response -Training and education -Partnerships and communication CDD performs over 275 clinical diagnostic and surveillance tests in support of WDHS, Wisconsin clinical laboratories, other state public health laboratories, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDD is a national or regional reference center for advanced molecular diagnostics as well as a number of pathogens of public health concern, such as influenza, antimicrobial resistant organisms, vaccine-preventable diseases, and gastrointestinal pathogens (bacterial, parasitic and viral). CDD performs a wide breadth of moderate and high complexity testing and analyses in Bacteriology, Virology, Serology, Mycobacteriology, Parasitology, Bioinformatics and pre-and post-analytic support units (Customer Service, Specimen Receiving, Data/Informatics and Clinical Orders). We invite you to become a part of this leading public health laboratory and world-class University with this important administrative position. This position will report to the CDD Director and will provide direct supervision of multiple CDD supervisors who are responsible for the performance of over sixty staff. Other responsibilities include authority for all operational decisions within CDD, overall management of staffing and logistics, development and auditing of administrative operating reports, budgets, policies, and procedures to comply with regulations, institution policies, and business objectives. Responsibilities: Plans and provides direction for the administrative operations of a division or business unit(s) of the institution to advance program goals and objectives. 20% Directs, implements, and monitors strategic planning initiatives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources 15% Recommends, reviews, and directs personnel resource allocation to ensure appropriate utilization of resources 20% Supervises managerial, professional, and support staff of the unit or division and facilitates unit staff developmental opportunities 10% Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit 15% Develops and audits administrative operating reports, budgets, policies, and procedures to comply with regulations, institution policies, and business objectives 15% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees 5% Assist with developing proposals and ensuring that deliverables are completed for multiple grants and cooperative agreements which support division operational activities Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, or chemical, physical or biological science. Preferred Master's Degree in medical technology, or chemical, physical or biological science or business Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Ten years' experience in a high-complexity clinical or public health laboratory Three years' experience supervising staff in a high-complexity clinical or public health laboratory Must meet the qualifications as a CLIA Technical Supervisor for high-complexity testing in one or more of the following subspecialties: bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, parasitology, or virology Preferred Qualifications: Five years' or more experience supervising staff in a high-complexity clinical or public health laboratory Three years' experience in a public health laboratory Experience managing quality assurance activities in a laboratory setting Experience managing laboratory operations and acquiring laboratory resources Experience working in a Select Agent biothreat laboratory program Experience maintaining required laboratory accreditation (CAP, CLIA, ISO) Experience managing a laboratory budget Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Work hours: 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM Monday though Friday Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $80,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Additional Information: WSLH does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9. How to Apply: To begin the application process please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including at least one supervisor. If you have questions, you may email hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu or call Dan Makovec, 608-890-1011. Contact: Dan Makovec hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu 608-890-1011 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Administrative Director (C)(AD057) Department(s): A52-WI STATE LAB OF HYGIENE/CDD/MICROBIOLOGY Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 308676-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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