QC Specialist: Immunohematology at South African National Blood Service (SANBS)

Introduction

• Perform overall operations, testing and authorise release of test results in the Immunohematology Lab and Incoming materials section of the Quality Control Department.
• Perform all scheme coordinator duties for the SANBS Proficiency Program and assist the Head of QC in their absence in handling complex technical functions.
• An important factor in this role is to ensure that turnaround times are met to ensure the integrity of final product and service are maintained.
• Also includes continuous quality improvement to ensure adherence and compliance to quality standards and requirements.
• Works within established rules, regulations, policies and practices but professionally decides on how best to achieve the required end result.

Job description

Key Performance Areas:

• Operational( Proficiency Programs and critical materials
• Quality/Risk Management
• Provide technical expertise and consultation service to internal and external customers/stakeholders
• Deputation and training duties
• Financial and Administrative functions

Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Excellence Orientation 
• Customer Service Orientation
• Technical and ProfessionalCompetence
• Practical Execution Management and Project Management
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Personal Development
• Knowledge Sharing 
• Process Engineering/Systems Competence
• Problem Solving 
• Self Management 
• Team work 
• Computer Literacy
• Planning, Organising and Monitoring
• Ethical Behaviour
• SAP/Meditech Skills

Minimum requirements

Education:

• Diploma in Biomedical Technology.
• Registered Medical Technologist in Transfusion Medicine
• Registration with a professional body HPCSA.

Experience:

• 3 Years Blood Transfusion

Apply by: 29 September 2025