MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
TWO (2) YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
J52, GROOTE SCHUUR, OBSERVATORY
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.
This is a full-time two (2) year fixed-term contract position and the incumbent will be based at Groote Schuur, Observatory, Cape Town.
Minimum Requirements:
National Diploma or B. Tech in Medical Laboratory Technology
Registration with HPCSA as a Laboratory Technologist
At least 2-5 years of laboratory work experience
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet)
Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
Attention to detail
Advantageous:
1-2 years previous Clinical Research Experience
Knowledge of laboratory quality control procedures
Good Clinical Practice Certification
Good Clinical Laboratory Practice Certification
IATA training
Responsibilities:
Ensure appropriate identification and collection of specimens
Ensure correct processing of specimens in the lab according to SOP
Perform Rapid Tests and report results
Prepare specimens for collection and liaise with laboratory with regards courier collection
Inform study coordinator of abnormal results as per study protocol
Manage laboratory documentation and Standard Operating Procedures
Responsible for internal quality control (IQC) and external quality control (EQC) programs
Temperature monitoring of laboratory areas, fridges and freezers
Maintenance of laboratory equipment
Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
Submit CV, motivation letter with certified copies of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees in a single PDF file by 20 November 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are a foreign national applying for this position, please attach a copy of your work permit to your application.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.
I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.
This job may be removed before it expires.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children.
For more information about the organization please visit our website.
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