Division Head, Chemistry & Microbiology Subunit

HUS diagnostiikkakeskus; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HUS diagnostiikkakeskus in Helsinki seeks a division head for the KeMik subunit (Chemistry & Microbiology). You will oversee clinical chemistry, hematology, and clinical microbiology operations and finances, coordinating subspecialties across the region.

The role requires a specialist physician with leadership experience, Finnish language proficiency, and the ability to drive change and improve processes in a patient-centered healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Specialist physician with leadership experience in clinical settings.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Finland or eligible for licensure.
• Proficient Finnish language skills; Swedish helpful for regional cooperation.
• Vaccination and TB health checks required for patient-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and finances of the KeMik subunit (Chemistry & Microbiology).
• Develop and coordinate subspecialties across the HUS region.
• Ensure high-quality services to primary health care and hospitals.
• Drive change, negotiate, and implement process improvements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial stewardship

Process improvement

Negotiation skills

Education

Specialist physician (Erikoislääkäri)

Job description

HUS diagnostiikkakeskus in Helsinki seeks a division head for the KeMik subunit (Chemistry & Microbiology). You will oversee clinical chemistry, hematology, and clinical microbiology operations and finances, coordinating subspecialties across the region.

The role requires a specialist physician with leadership experience, Finnish language proficiency, and the ability to drive change and improve processes in a patient-centered healthcare setting.