Care Team Leader, Clinical Chemistry Laboratory

Fundashon Mariadal is not just any healthcare organization, but a vibrant and dynamic healthcare organization on beautiful Bonaire! In this unique mix of Caribbean and Dutch influences, we strive for nothing less than top quality in care and service at a European Dutch level. With more than 650 dedicated professionals, we offer a wide range of healthcare services, from inpatient to outpatient, from ambulatory care to care at home. Our employees are the backbone of medical care on the island, and we are always looking for new talent to strengthen our team!

Are you ready for a challenging leadership role in our Clinical Chemistry Laboratory? We are looking for a hands-on, decisive and connecting Care Team Leader, Clinical Chemistry Laboratory for 0.6 FTE. For the remaining 0.4 FTE, you work as a hands-on Laboratory Analyst C in the lab, focused on clinical chemistry.

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What you will do

As Care Team Leader, you lead and direct our laboratory within Fundashon Mariadal, focused on clinical chemistry, from a coaching vision. In close cooperation and coordination with the care coordinator, HR and other disciplines within Fundashon Mariadal, you ensure the smooth running of daily work and the development of colleagues within the team, with the aim of continuously improving processes and safeguarding good quality of care.  

Within the laboratory, the focus of this position is on creating stability and continuity within the team and optimizing the department. In addition, you will be closely involved in the implementation of our future EHR system HIX.  

Your tasks include:

• Ensuring integrated planning and delivery of care and services within the department
• Coordinating work with internal and external partner organizations
• Being responsible for the efficient deployment and scheduling of employees
• Achieving agreed qualitative and quantitative objectives
• Contributing to the budget, budget management and staffing plans
• Monitoring quality, safety and working according to protocols
• Initiating and guiding improvement and change processes
• Providing periodic reports on results and forecasts
• Acting as the first point of contact for colleagues within the team
• Contributing to policy development, innovation and projects within the department and across FM
• Being involved in recruitment and selection, including conducting job interviews

Laboratory Analyst C

In addition to your role as Team Leader, you work 0.4 FTE as a hands-on Laboratory Analyst C in the daily operations of the lab. You perform specialized laboratory analyses and interpret and assess clients' test data. You are skilled in operating professional equipment and develop procedures and protocols to increase the quality and efficiency of the work. You have sufficient professional knowledge to substantiate and optimize policy, processes and choices, and you are used to working in a complex and specialized environment.

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What you bring

• Bachelor's degree level in a relevant healthcare or management field.
• Extensive experience in the field, preferably in a healthcare organization.
• Demonstrable knowledge of business operations, laws and regulations and internal care processes.
• Experience with project-based work and quality improvement.
• Insight into business operations, change processes, budget management and project-based work
• A valid BIG registration or comparable quality registration.
• Coaching leadership, strong communication skills and decisiveness.
• The ability to motivate, connect and develop employees.
• The ability to act under time pressure and set priorities.
• Systematic work, integrity, organizational awareness and a professional attitude.

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What we offer you

In the position of Care Team Leader, Clinical Chemistry Laboratory you receive a salary within Job Group 55, ranging from $3,795 to $5,550 gross per month for a 40-hour work week. In addition to your salary, you receive additional benefits, such as a pension plan, a 13th month, vacation allowance and 25 vacation days per year based on full-time employment.

If you come from outside Bonaire, we offer you a relocation package. This includes a contribution to moving costs, tickets for you and your family if applicable, and housing for the first two months. In addition, Fundashon Mariadal offers a Papiamentu course so you can quickly become familiar with the local language, and you are eligible for an annual Vitality Budget.

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We also ask of you

• A Certificate of Conduct (VOG);
• A medical examination for admission to the pension fund.