National Health Laboratory Service is a consumer services company based out of 1 Modderfontein Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
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Contributes to the management of the laboratory in conjunction with colleagues in collaboration with a laboratory manager Implementation of short term projects. Involvement in personal development and training of others in the department (entry level paths, technologists, scientists, interns). Work within a team to co-ordinate teaching modules.
Involvement in under graduate and post graduate assessments/internal examiner. Successfully supervise postgraduate students – BSc Hons, MMed, MSc (successful graduation of 1 or more postgraduates and at least 2 currently under supervision/co supervision). Conduct consultative and diagnostic services. Supervise entry level pathologists. Provides input into changes and improvements to SOPs. Validates new instruments/tests for laboratory.
Contribute to the adherence and compliance to quality systems and SANAS requirements. Delivered (i.e. presenting author) at least 2 national conference presentations in 3-year cycle, 3 – 5 peer reviewed publication over last 3 years (avg 1 -2 /year).
Collaboration of research within own department/institution, either independently or under supervision. Co–investigator/collaborator on national grant. Review manuscripts, review research proposals, editorials, conference abstract reviewing, editorial board, NRF rating, etc. (1-3 activities for senior/year; sustained over 3 years).
Minimum requirements & key competencies
MBCHB and M Med/ FCPath within relevant discipline
Registration with HPCSA as Pathologist within relevant discipline (Independent practice category)
Plus 3 years post qualification experience /qualification as pathologist consultant
Knowledge: General medical virology Principles and practice of all diagnostic virology laboratory methods Laboratory safety Statistics and assay validation Research methodology Disease surveillance and outbreak investigation Quality assurance Laboratory management Scientific writing.
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