Medical Technologist – District Laboratory & Blood Services (Alfred Nzo District) at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

• The incumbent will focus on coordinating the provision of laboratory services (NHLS and SANBS)

Minimum Requirements    

• Must have a Degree / National Higher Diploma in Medical Technology
• Tertiary qualification/degree in Health Sciences (post-grad qualification an advantage)
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience coupled with  appropriate supervisory role experience is essential
• Registration with HPCSA as Medical Technologist
• Knowledge of health and Public Service Legislation, Regulations and Policies
• Knowledge in the application of Clinical Medical Technology theory, practice and ethics
• Knowledge in the application of Public and Human Resource Management Systems
• Demonstrative ability to use health information for planning
• Able to communicate in English and another African language
• Valid driver’s licence and be willing to travel
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Guide and direct the process of policy and   strategy implementation
• Evaluate and monitor the implementation of policies/ strategies/ guidelines/ protocols related to laboratory Services at all levels of service delivery
• Provide inputs into the development of a comprehensive risk management strategy
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of quality assurance programmes for laboratory services
• Liaise with health programmes in disease surveillance, identification of disease outbreaks and control
• Monitor and audit the implementation of quality assurance in general by both NHLS and SANBS
• Provide support and coordination of blood transfusion services
• Establish partnerships and collaboration of relevant stakeholders
• Sound financial management of programme funds
• Manage change and diversity in the sub-programme
• Review personnel performance
• Train and develop personnel
• Facilitate the registration of clinicians onto the NHLS laboratory information system
• Ensure compliance of clinicians with the optimal filling of lab test request forms
• Rapid test Quality Improvement Initiative (RTQII)

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Reporting and statistics

Deadline:17th November,2025