Technical Trainer: Clinpath - Westridge Centre at Ampath

Purpose of Position:

• To train employees within the Clinpath laboratory to ensure theoretical and practical competence and continuous improvement of skills aligned to syllabi and / or laboratory protocol.

Requirements:

• HPCSA Registration in Relevant Register and Practice Field  (Required), National Diploma Biomedical Technology / Bachelor of Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Science  (Required), On-the-job training qualification (Unit Standard aligned), Train-the-trainer or equivalent

Required Experience:

• 1-2 years training experience within a Clinpath laboratory environment, 4-5 years’ experience as a Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist within a pathology laboratory environment, Experience in Supervisory or Management training, Knowledge: GCP/GLP requirements, Knowledge: HPCSA regulations, Knowledge: Meditech system, Knowledge: MS Word and MS Excel, Knowledge: Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA), Knowledge: Quality Control, Knowledge of relevant Technicon syllabus, Subject matter expertise with regards to laboratory procedures and instruments

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess staff in order to make judgements regarding staff competence, Design and develop training material and competency tools in outcomes based format to ensure effective transfer of skills, Facilitate syllabi aligned theoretical and practical training in preparation for board / UoT exit exams and bench proficiency, Maintain good client relations to promote the image of Ampath, Perform training related administration tasks in order to ensure effective planning of training and recording and storing of training data