Medical Technician - Masiphumelele at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Requirements

• Grade 12 with HPCSA registration as a Medical Technician (Microbiology or ClinPath preferable)
• Knowledge of chemical and biohazardous substances, safe laboratory practices, and health & safety regulations
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Effective communication and daily interaction with clinic staff
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage workload independently
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Computer literacy and good time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends if required

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:

• Testing of samples and reporting according to SOP
• Maintain Turnaround times as per SOP
• Short term storage of samples
• Organizing and preparing samples for shipments to referral laboratories
• Maintenance and calibration of lab equipment
• Good housekeeping of the lab
• Ability to respond to monitor related queries in the absence of Lab Manager
• Stock inventory and ordering of lab stock and kits
• Maintain QC processes and documentation
• Maintain health and safety requirements according to SOP
• Maintain a good work ethic and professional conduct
• Follow up and resolving queries timeously
• Attend trainings as required