Donor Educator at South African National Blood Service (SANBS)

Introduction

• An opportunity has become available for a Donor Educator. The Incumbent will be responsible for educating members of the Public (potential donors) and specifically scholars to assist in ensuring a continuous safe and adequate low risk blood supply, by focusing on building a safe donor base for the future.

Job description

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensures effective Donor Education by educating members of the public (potential donors), and specifically scholars to build and maintain a safe low risk blood supply and donor base.
• Co-ordinates Peer Promotion Project efficiently and effectively.
• Implements and Co-ordinates Club 25 Projects.
• Compiles Monthly Reports accurately and timeously.

Special Requirements

• Available to work overtime and flexible working hours and be willing to travel.
• Cultural diversity sensitivity and issues
• The incumbent will be required to be on his / her feet for lengthy periods.
• Own car required.

Competencies:

Cognitive:

• Planning, organising and monitoring
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Problem solving

Personal:

• Assertiveness
• Drive and believe in the cause
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Interpersonal:

• Customer Service Orientation
• Relationship Building
• Communication

Professional/Technical:

Technical Skills / Competencies:

• Computer Literacy
• Counselling skills
• Facilitation skills

Principles of Excellence:

• Customer Service Orientation
• Ethical Behaviour
• Excellence Orientation
• Engaging Diversity
• Teamwork

Minimum requirements

• Registered Professional Nurse. NQF 5 or
• A Marketing Degree or Diploma or a
• Teaching degree