Laboratory Manager -Itshelejuba Laboratory at National Health Laboratory Services

Main Purpose of the Job

• To manage a laboratory to ensure achievement of a cost effective and high quality service in line with customer and business needs

Key Job Responsibility

• Manages the correct application of quality assurance processes and standard operating procedures to ensure corrective actions are taken as required  Reviews and recommends change to standard operating procedures in order to ensure the laboratory is constantly able to provide a high quality, cost effective and safe service  Overseeing and monitoring equipment calibration and maintenance to ensure accurate and reliable results, oversees and monitors the validation of new equipment for implementation in the laboratory.  Oversees asset management and procurement of goods to ensure the most effective utilization of resources, optimize stock levels, reduce costs and ensure availability of required stock at all times  Generate management reports as required to monitor work and performance status of the laboratory and take corrective action when required  Liaises with customers in order to resolve service related issues, maintain a positive image of the organization and promote the services of the laboratory  Accountable for the implementation and maintenance of the quality system that governs the laboratory and service components of the Department to ensure compliance with the principles of Good Laboratory Practice and the fulfillment of SANAS accreditation requirements  in the involvement and promotion of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities within the department/laboratory to contribute to staff development and in compliance with HPCSA requirements  Contributes to the development of an annual operational budget, and monitors and controls expenses against budget in order to control costs and maximize the profitability of the lab  Oversee the implementation and correct application of all NHLS policies and procedures to ensure compliance  Plans and manages the activities of staff to ensure they achieve their performance objectives and ensure the most optimal utilization of available resources  Ensures Training and development of staff to ensure they have skills required by the organization and are able to achieve their performance objectives  Oversees the training of students to ensure comprehensive prepare  Performs the role of Medical Technologist as required as per operational needs.

Minimum requirements & key competency

• 3 (three) year degree/diploma in Medical Technology / Biomedical Technology / Bachelor l 6 or 7  Registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Pathology  Five (5) years post qualification and experience in a diagnostic laboratory  Knowledge of usage of Laboratory Equipment  Knowledge of Health and Safety issues in a Laboratory Environment  Knowledge of Laboratory Procedures and process Knowledge of TQMS  Knowledge of stock control  Assertiveness  Interpersonal skills  Staff management  Basic understanding of finance and general management and computer skills  Ability to work under pressure  Communication skills  Planning, Organising and in Health Science NQF level Process Management  Analytical skills.

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