Main purpose of the job:To oversee the daily operations of the eye bank, ensuring the efficient and effective collection, processing, storage, and distribution of ocular tissue for transplantation, research, and educationLocation:Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, Parktown - JohannesburgKey performance areas:Staff and Operations ManagementOversee the day-to-day operations of the tissue bankManage and supervise staff, ensuring a productive and collaborative work environmentMaintain comprehensive tissue bank documentation and recordsEnsure a clean and compliant working environmentTissue HandlingPerform and coordinate tissue retrieval (eyes and placenta) from donors (training will be provided)Process and prepare tissues for storage and distribution (training will be provided)Manage the distribution of tissues to researchers and medical facilitiesRelationship Building and Stakeholder ManagementDevelop and maintain relationships with referees and other key stakeholdersAttend tissue bank training sessions to stay updated on best practices and innovationsCornea Foundation ManagementOversee the management of The Cornea Foundation's websiteLead education and awareness campaigns to promote the foundation's missionOrganise and manage fundraising activities to support the foundation's initiativesRequired minimum education and training:A relevant Degree Driver's LicenseOwn vehicleRequired minimum work experience:Minimum 1-3 years relevant working experience (Management experience will be an advantage)Own transport is essential to travel for retrieval from hospital mortuariesDesirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:Strong management and leadership abilitiesAbility to work overtimeClinical/research experience will be an advantageComputer literacy (Microsoft Office)Strong management and leadership abilitiesProficiency in research methodologiesExcellent communication and educational skillsTO APPLY:Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions.
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However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.The closing date for all applications: 13 December 2024.Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.Please note:AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
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