Main purpose of the job:To perform on-site laboratory processes and ensure efficient workflow of the onsite laboratoryLocation:ILTBRU - Jose Pearson TB Hospital, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)Key performance areas:Perform and document all lab processing and/or point-of-care testing as per GCLP, SOPs, and Protocol requirementsCo-ordinate all daily lab activities to ensure work is completed within the required turnaround time (TAT)Ship samples to outsourced laboratoriesPerform laboratory equipment maintenance, lab decontamination, and temperature surveillance in the onsite laboratoryPerform troubleshooting activities as and when required and ensure communication with Study coordinators and/or Site Leader/Programme HeadEnsure equipment maintenance is performed as per maintenance schedules and SOPsMonitor and control stock levels and ensure sufficient stock is available such that lab activities are not adversely affectedDemonstrate cost consciousness, and assist in meeting budgetary targetsRepresent the on-site Laboratory in meetings as required by managementCommunicate with the study team, suppliers, lab manager, or other stakeholders in a professional and effective mannerComply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in all lab duties, processes/activitiesVerify accuracy of data in source documentation and accuracy of transcription from source data to Case Report Forms (CRF) as neededPerform Quality control procedures as lab SOPS and LQMPEnsure conformance to the External Quality Assurance programIdentify and communicate trends in the quality of lab testing or control proceduresAttend to audit reports and effectively implement corrective action and future preventative measuresRequired minimum education and training:Technician Certificate in Medical TechnologyRequired minimum work experience:Minimum 2 years experience as a Medical Technician post-certificationDesirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) coursesIATA trainingHealth and Safety trainingFirst Aid trainingKnowledge of accreditation bodies e.g. SANASExperience working in a diagnostic and research laboratoryAttention to detailAbility to work under pressureGood administration skills including report writingAble to work independently within minimal supervision and in a multidisciplinary teamComputer skillsWorking knowledge of LDMS/similar Laboratory information systemsPresentation skills would also be advantageousTO 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: 05 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.
