Laboratory Supervisor at National Health Laboratory Services

Key Job Responsibility 

• Provides expert technical assistance in specialized area of work to other laboratories for the purpose of troubleshooting and the set-up of new methods Oversees all aspects of quality assurance within the unit including daily Quality Control, External Quality Assurance, calibration and equipment maintenance to ensure the delivery of quality results and the implementation of timeous corrective action as and when required
• Generate regular TrakCare(LIS) work-file enquiries to monitor outstanding work within the unit and to take corrective action as required Responsible for the training and development of medical technologists and medical technicians in the technical aspects of the laboratory tests performed within the unit to ensure that they are adequately skilled in line with the laboratory’s needs
• Responsible for the training of medical technology students to ensure that they are technically competent in the work performed by the unit in order to pass the relevant qualifying examinations Responsible for the upkeep of the quality system of the unit, including the regular review of Standard Operational Procedures, in order to ensure compliance with SANAS accreditation requirements Responsible for the optimization of each batch of reagents, guided by manufacturer’s instruction and personal experience, to ensure the cost effective use of reagents and quality results
• Responsible for the optimization of stock levels and assessment of CAPEX needs within the unit to ensure the cost effective use of NHLS resources and the availability of reagents and suitable equipment at all times Implements safe working conditions and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with all safety legislation Participate in the delivery of Continuing Professional Development (CDP) activities within the department to contribute to staff development and in compliance with HPCSA requirements
• Liaises with customers in order to resolve service related issues and to promote a positive image of the laboratory Performs the duties of a medical technologist as required to ensure that all the work is processed in a timely and efficient manner Manages and develops staff to ensure that they are able to meet their performance objectives Assists lab manager in drawing up job descriptions for sub-ordinates to ensure that staff is aware of their performance expectations. 

Minimum requirements & key competency 

• 3 year Relevant Diploma or degree in Medical Technology Registration with the HPCSA in Histopathology
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as Medical Technologist in a diagnostic laboratory Current proof of HPCSA registration Knowledge of laboratory instruments Interpret numerical laboratory results