He was also caught in the middle of an ongoing spat between private pathology providers Clinpath and the former Marshall Government over the provision of COVID-19 tests in the community and aged care.
More than 4.2 million COVID-19 tests in South Australia have been conducted under Dodd’s watch.
“I have been enormously proud to lead this phenomenal team over the past three years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Dodd said in a statement.
“I also remain immensely proud of our research which continues to make breakthroughs and change lives right around the globe.
Dr Dodd speaks to the media in April 2020 as former premier Steven Marshall watches on Photo: David Mariuz/AAP
“I leave this role in the hands of xjmtzywa very capable and talented team which will continue to provide the best possible service to the people of South Australia.”
SA Pathology clinical director Dr Ivan Bastian has been appointed to Dodd’s role on an interim basis while the agency begins an expression of interest process to find a permanent replacement.
