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  • Posted: Jul 13, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Isilumko was established in 1995 and is proud to have a 29-year heritage with black women ownership. The company has a unique ability to understand its clients' business goals and cultivate solid, long-term partnerships. Isilumko's leadership team is hands-on, passionate about the small stuff, and focused on the major to ensure strategic value for its client...

     

    Head: Cytology

    Job Description

    • The ongoing drive to enhance cervical cancer screening and cytology service delivery calls for a leader with a deep expertise in laboratory management, policy development, and strategic stakeholder engagement. Our client, an established healthcare organization dedicated to advancing medical standards and public health initiatives, is seeking a highly experienced professional to guide their cytology services amidst evolving technological and regulatory landscapes.

    Duties:

    • Oversee, coordinate, advise, facilitate, and implement cytology techniques and policies aligned with NHLS and NDOH strategic objectives
    • Facilitate NHLS participation in policy development and review processes
    • Coordinate and implement the Cytology national priority programme
    • Promote and ensure NHLS Cytology service delivery meets client needs
    • Establish and manage partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
    • Analyze, monitor, evaluate, and report on cervical cancer screening trends
    • Explore and assess international technological developments for service adaptation
    • Advise on protocol and policy development with NDOH
    • Ensure cytology laboratories achieve and maintain SANS accreditation
    • Provide guidance on financial models for cytology testing

    Requirements:

    • 10-12 years of senior experience in cytology, pathology, or related healthcare fields
    • Minimum 7 years in a managerial position
    • Proven expertise in advising on cytology techniques and policy formulation
    • Strong troubleshooting and advisory skills, with experience in RPE and R programming
    • Ability to analyze complex data and generate actionable insights
    • Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and partnership management
    • Knowledge of SANS accreditation standards and regulatory compliance
    • Familiarity with the following:
    • Cytology laboratory operations
    • International technology trends in cytology and cervical cancer screening
    • Financial modeling for healthcare services

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Isilumko Staffing on isilumko.co.za to apply

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