Strategic Leadership & Departmental Management

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for the Molecular Genetics Department in alignment with the hospital’s mission and goals.
  
• Provide executive leadership to the department, overseeing all operational, clinical, and research activities.
  
• Manage departmental resources, including budget planning, staffing, and procurement of advanced laboratory equipment and technologies.
  
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality, turnaround time, and service efficiency.
  

Clinical Diagnostic Services

• Oversee the delivery of high-complexity molecular genetic testing, including next-generation sequencing (NGS), PCR-based assays, Sanger sequencing, and cytogenetic/molecular cytogenetic analyses.
  
• Ensure accurate interpretation and reporting of genetic test results, including variant classification and clinical correlation.
  
• Implement and maintain rigorous quality control, proficiency testing, and validation protocols for all assays.
  
• Serve as the primary consultant for clinicians regarding test selection, result interpretation, and patient management implications.
  

Research & Innovation

• Lead and foster a robust research program in molecular genetics and genomics, focusing on translational and clinical research.
  
• Secure competitive research grants and collaborate with national and international research consortia.
  
• Drive innovation in genomic technologies, bioinformatics pipelines, and data integration for precision medicine.
  
• Publish findings in high-impact journals and present at scientific conferences.
  

Bioinformatics & Data Science Oversight

• Supervise the development, validation, and maintenance of bioinformatics pipelines for genomic data analysis.
  
• Ensure secure management, storage, and interpretation of large-scale genomic data in compliance with ethical and data protection standards.
  
• Integrate genomic data with electronic health records (EHR) to support clinical decision-making and personalized treatment plans.
  

Compliance, Accreditation & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with national (MLSCN, NAFDAC) and international (ISO 15189, CAP, CLIA) accreditation standards.
  
• Prepare for and lead external audits and inspections.
  
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all laboratory processes, validations, and quality management systems.
  
• Implement and oversee continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  

Education & Collaboration

• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration with departments such as Oncology, Pediatrics, Neurology, and Pathology.
  
• Serve as a key representative in hospital committees related to genetics, precision medicine, and ethics.
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Support to develop a high-performing team of geneticists, laboratory scientists, bioinformaticians, and support staff.
  
• Promote a culture of scientific excellence, continuous learning, and professional development.
  
• Manage staff scheduling, performance evaluations, and career progression pathways