Main purpose of the job:To manage the safety Laboratory, ensuring quality management systems, reliability, and accuracy of results generated by the labLocation:WDIH – Braamfontein, JohannesburgKey performance areas:Oversee and monitor equipment calibration and maintenance by laboratory staff to ensure accurate and reliable resultsPlan and manage the activities of staff to ensure they achieve their performance objectives and ensure the most optimal utilization of available resourcesTrain and develop staff to ensure they have the skills required by the organization and can achieve their performance objectivesOversee and implement safe working conditions and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with all legislationPerform the role of medical technologist as required by operational needsMonitor and control expenses against budget to control costs and maximize the profitability of the laboratoryCustomer Satisfaction:External Customers: Establishing and maintaining business relationshipsInternal Customers: Effective communication to reporting manager, colleagues, staff membersManage the correct application of quality assurance processes and standard operating procedures to ensure corrective actions are taken as requiredInteract with project managers and site co-coordinators to resolve site queriesReviews and implements changes to standard operating procedures to ensure the laboratory is constantly able to provide high-quality, cost-effective, and correct resultsHPCSA - All staff registered, and proof of registration must be filedSANAS and DAIDS - maintain accreditation, no repeat findings from the previous yearGCLP – complianceParticipate in the appointment of staff for different sectionsEnsure adequate work performance by mentoring supervisors by providing necessary trainingReview of supervisor's work performance and setting objectives with the supervisorReview of supervisor's monthly reports to management and offer guidance as necessaryTimely review and acceptance of corrective actions implemented by supervisors in their respective sectionsIdentify potential hazards and potential major incidents at the workplace and determine the cause of incidentsEnsure complaints by any employee relating to that employee's health and safety at work are investigatedMatters arising from the health and safety committee and outcomes of audits are communicated to the employerRequired minimum education and training:Diploma/BTech in Biomedical Sciences Required minimum work experience:Minimum of 4 years working in a clinical pathology lab as a manager Experience working with clinical trials and DAIDs studiesProfessional Body Registration:HPCSA – Clinical PathologyDesirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:Good communication skillsAbility to optimize processes to achieve maximum efficienciesAble to provide staff with technical expertiseOrganized and able to prioritize tasksAttention to detail is essentialMust be Adaptable and reliableCertification in good clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)Ability to operate in a pressurized environmentTO APPLY:Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.Please Apply Online.Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.The closing date for all applications: 17 April 2024.Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.Please note:AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
