Ndlovu Care Group New Job Position Available

Ndlovu Care Group is a South African nonprofit organisation based in a rural environment, Elandsdoorn, Limpopo Province, which provides comprehensive integrated Health/Community Development services and partnered up with International Partnership for Microbicides for a research study.

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician
Job Location: Limpopo

Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain and calibrate the equipment used in the laboratory to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results
• Assist with Development and revision the Laboratory Manual as well as laboratory SOP’s
• Assist in development and review of SOP’s when required
• Provide technical support within laboratory in order to ensure the efficient flow of specimens and timeous resulting of specimen
• Perform administration tasks in order to ensure effective administration systems in the laboratory
• Maintain good client relations in order to promote the image of the Ndlovu Research Centre (clinical research division of NCG)
• Implement sound housekeeping procedures and work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with safety protocols
• Reports incidents, including instrument failures, problem solutions and reads documents and actions tasks on the laboratory information management system in compliance with relevant organisational policy
• Monitor of temperature of freezers, store rooms and laboratory
• Responsible for adhering to NCG Research Centre protocols as set standard operating procedures

Requirements:

• Minimum National Certificate (Medical Technician – Clinical Pathology)
• Valid Registration with appropriate Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Minimum of three years working experience preferably within a research environment
• Understanding of pathology test procedures
• Knowledge of instrumentation and methodologies (manual and automated)
• Knowledge of good laboratory practice and QA/QC is essential
• Knowledge of specimen processing and reading/interpreting of test results
• Computer skills in Microsoft Windows
• Communication skills, interpersonal skills
• Numerical reasoning skills
• Registered to valid Professional Indemnity
• Behavioural Competencies: Client Focus, Action orientation, Problem solving, Quality orientation, Teamwork, Attention to details, Task structuring and Technical Knowledge

To apply, submit a motivation letter and detailed CV to HR Administrator Anita Foulds, at fax number 013 262 3498 or by e-mail to [email protected]

Please note that if you have not had a response from us within 7 days after the closing date of this advert, you can deem your application as unsuccessful.

Application Deadline: 14th September, 2018