Laboratory Manager - Masiphumelele at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Biomedical Technology in Microbiology or Clin Path
• HPCSA registration as a Medical Laboratory Technologist
• At least 1-3 years’ working experience as Laboratory Manager, preferably in research environment
• At least 1- 2 years of staff management experience
• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Computer Literate (MS Office)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Client Service skills
• Ability to build interpersonal relationships
• Decision-making skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Attention to detail
• Resource management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Stress tolerant skills 
• Valid Driver’s license

Advantageous:

• Clinical trials/research experience
• Tertiary qualification in a life science field
• Transportation of dangerous Goods/ International Air Transport Association Training Certificate (IATA)
• Good Clinical practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP)

Responsibilities:

• Management of stock and inventory
• Specimen Management: Performing of Rapid Tests and reporting results
• Quality Control /Quality Assurance Management
• Laboratory Management
• General administration
• Staff training and Management