Medical Laboratory Technologist 631 views17 applications

Position                                   : Medical Laboratory Technologist

Supervisor                              : Medical Officer

Remuneration                        : CTC R543 538,92 per annum

Employment Type                 : Fixed Term Contract

Contract Duration                 : Contract till 31 March 2025

Background:

Isibani Development Partners is a South African-registered NGO, launched in 2011 to become a leading local technical assistance provider, systems strengthening and grants manager for health and social service in Southern Africa. Isibani is appointed by the National Department of Health to serve as one of the Sub-Recipients (SRs) for the GLOBAL FUND TB/HIV Program in Ekurhuleni district (Gauteng Province), King Cetshwayo and UGU health districts (Kwa-Zulu Natal Province), from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2025. Isibani seeks to appoint a Medical Laboratory Technologist in EKU District, who will be seconded to National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS).

Job Overview:

The Medical Laboratory Technologist will be responsible conducting and monitoring a variety of diagnostic analyses of patient specimens to provide accurate laboratory test results to aid in and confirm clinical diagnosis and treatment therapies in a mobile vehicle.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage sample collection and suitability for analysis.
• Monitors and controls outstanding work to ensure compliance with TAT.
• Monitors stock levels in area of responsibility
• Performs validations/ verifications of new tests.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained according to defined SOP and prepare reagents and media where applicable.
• Manage data required for the efficient functioning of the lab to meet statutory and clinical requirements.
• Ensure that quality services are supplied to customers by monitoring work, staff, and equipment to obtain maximized outcomes.
• Maintain safety standards in accordance with OHSA.
• Conduct, process and interpret tests in terms of prescribed procedures, monitoring quality always.
• Verify, report, and authorise results (interpret where applicable) and ensure that results are delivered timeously.
• Undertakes troubleshoot where necessary with evidence of corrective action / root cause and preventative action.
• Keep abreast with research to make informed decisions on existing lab test and technique.
• Involved with training and development of peers, medical professionals to ensure the delivery of high lab service standard.
• Reviews and deems staff competent which is under his/her supervision.
• Interprets laboratory findings and completes technical reports. Maintains records and documentation of test results and patient information.
• Operates various analytical equipment for medical microbiological tests. Monitors, calibrates, and maintains devices according to relevant standards.
• Adheres to quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results. Coaches and provides technical support to Lab Technicians, Student Medical Technologists, Registrars, Pathologists and Laboratory Assistants
• Liaise with healthcare Clinicians, Registrars and Pathologists
• Consults on the interpretation of results by phoning out critical and abnormal results.
• Involved in the writing and review of SOPs’.

Qualification and Experience:

• National Diploma in Medical Technology or Biomedical Technology or BSC in laboratory scientists
• HPCSA registration as a Medical Technologist in Microbiology
• One year experience as a Biomedical/ Medical Technologist (Experience in TB diagnostics will be advantageous)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mobile testing within selected districts available to travel.
• Perform sampling and analysis of for Tuberculosis testing (i.e. sputum).
• Preparation of samples for examination.
• Knowledge for the usage of specialized instrumentation
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols
• Accurate interpretation of results
• Establish and monitor programmes that ensure data accuracy.
• Accuracy and organisational skills
• Attention to detail strive for an error free standard.
• Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Communication Skills (Verbal, written & presentation)
• Computer Literacy
• Time management and evaluation Skills.

Suitable candidates to send applications to: [email protected]

Please Note: Please specify the below reference number on the subject line of your email for a quicker response.

Subject line: “EKU MT 002”

Closing date: Friday, 26 January 2024

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.