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NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES (NHLS) - EXTERNAL BULLETINS 02
NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES (NHLS)
GUIDELINES TO APPLICANTS
1. If you meet the requirements, kindly forward a concise CV and copies of qualifications to The relevant Practitioner/Administrator (Human Resources) by email quoting the reference number and the job title.
2. Response Email addresses of the relevant HR representative and or Region is supplied at the end of each regional adverts. The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application has been received. Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
3. Any credentials of the contract of employment will be subject to criminal record checks, citizen verification, financial record checks, qualification/Study verification, previous employment verification, social media accounts behavior/comments verifications, competency/psychometric assessments, signing of performance contract on appointment, signing of an employment contract on appointment, presentation etc.
4. All health professional roles may be subjected to further assessment in line with the applicable matrix to determine the correct level.
5. Proof of registration with a Professional body (e.g. HPCSA, SANC etc.) and other supporting documents should accompany all applications.
6. Internal employees are required to complete a period of twelve months in current role before they can be eligible to apply for transfer.
7. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
8. The NHLS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The filing of posts will be guided by the NHLS employment Equity Targets.
9. Successful applicants will be remunerated on the published scale associated with the grade of the post. This means that the remuneration of an applicant who is successful for a position that is lower than his/her current job grade will be adjusted downward with effect from the date of appointment.
This is an open advert therefore external applicants are welcome to apply for this bulletin.
GUIDELINES TO APPLICANTS
1. If you meet the requirements, kindly forward a concise CV and copies of qualifications to The relevant Practitioner/Administrator (Human Resources) by email quoting the reference number and the job title.
2. Response Email addresses of the relevant HR representative and or Region is supplied at the end of each regional adverts. The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application has been received. Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
3. Any credentials of the contract of employment will be subject to criminal record checks, citizen verification, financial record checks, qualification/Study verification, previous employment verification, social media accounts behavior/comments verifications, competency/psychometric assessments, signing of performance contract on appointment, signing of an employment contract on appointment, presentation etc.
4. All health professional roles may be subjected to further assessment in line with the applicable matrix to determine the correct level.
5. Proof of registration with a Professional body (e.g. HPCSA, SANC etc.) and other supporting documents should accompany all applications.
6. Internal employees are required to complete a period of twelve months in current role before they can be eligible to apply for transfer.
7. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
8. The NHLS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The filing of posts will be guided by the NHLS employment Equity Targets.
9. Successful applicants will be remunerated on the published scale associated with the grade of the post. This means that the remuneration of an applicant who is successful for a position that is lower than his/her current job grade will be adjusted downward with effect from the date of appointment.
This is an open advert therefore external applicants are welcome to apply for this bulletin.
BUSINESS UNIT : NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
DISCIPLINE : ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY
LOCATION : NIOH BRAAMFONTEIN
POSITION : MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (RE ADVERTISEMENT)
PAY GRADE : MT1
REFERENCE NUMBER : NIOH0622-001-03
Main Purpose of the Job
Conducts and monitors a variety of diagnostic analyses of patient specimens to provide accurate laboratory test results to aid in and confirm clinical diagnosis and treatment therapies.
Key Job Responsibility
Operational efficiency of laboratory: ■Ensure compliance with health and safety measures at all times – each day/month/year. ■Perform preventive equipment maintenance performed as per set schedule. ■Daily compliance - record temperature readings and equipment maintenance in accordance with relevant SOPs ensuring documents are accessible and retrievable. ■Compliance with in-lab TAT and upholding the standard each day. ■Efficient stock control on bench. ■Receive samples and determine if sample is acceptable to proceed with further analysis. ■Perform tests in accordance with SOPs. ■Verify test results.
QMS: ■Understand the physical and chemical principles of the various analyses performed. ■Complete corrective action and troubleshooting logs for QC and equipment failures. ■Run Instrument Quality Controls (“IQC”) and EQA ■Record Non-Compliance (“NC”). ■Record Customer Complaints. ■Print and action Overdue and Pending List.
Assessments of results/Special stains/Interpretation of results: ■Identify results that are outside expected finding or clinically established reference ranges and ensure as per SOP and report any abnormal results. ■Perform Data Checks as per SOP. ■Uncertainty of measurement. ■Inter-lab comparisons and validations. Teaching, Training & Dev of Laboratory staff ■Attend actively CPD activities. ■1x CPD presentation per annum in the 2nd and 3rd year.
Minimum requirements & key competency
■National Diploma: Biomedical Technology/ Bachelor of Health Science: Laboratory Science ■HPCSA registration as a Medical Technologist in Anatomical Pathology ■Perform sampling and analysis of blood, tissue and body fluid ■Preparation of samples for examination ■ Knowledge for the usage of specialised instrumentation ■Knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols. ■Accurate interpretation of results ■Establish and monitor programmes that ensure data accuracy ■Accuracy and organisational skills ■Attention to detail strive for an error free standard ■Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot ■Ability to work independently and collaboratively ■Communication Skills (Verbal, written & presentation) ■Computer Literacy ■Time management and evaluation Skills.
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications to Recruiter1@nioh.ac.za
Enquiries may be directed to Ketsitseng Maseko @ (011) 712 6400
Closing date: 12 September 2022
BUSINESS UNIT : NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
DISCIPLINE : ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY
LOCATION : NIOH BRAAMFONTEIN
POSITION : LABORATORY TECHNICIAN x 2 (RE ADVERTISEMENT)
PAY GRADE : LT1
REFERENCE NUMBER : NIOH0422.001.03 & NIOH0622.001.01
Main Purpose of the job
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease under the supervision of a Medical Technologist.
Key Job Responsibility
Laboratory Safety Compliance
• Ensure compliance with health and safety measures at all times – each day/month/year.
• Adherence to decontamination procedures upheld 100% of the time (e.g. daily bench decontamination, bio-hazardous spills, and instrument decontamination spills post service).
• 100% compliance on recording of temperature readings in accordance with relevant SOP’s.
Laboratory Process (Produced laboratory work and/or Laboratory Reports)
• Daily receive, sort and prioritize patient samples according to laboratory SOP.
• Daily analyse patient samples according to laboratory SOP.
• Ensures that reliable and accurate results are generated 100% of the time.
• Daily adherence to set turnaround Times for each tests onsite (NB! timed up to the preliminary reports).
• Daily filing and storage of specimen.
• Checks abnormal results according to lab SOP and reports results according to SOP.
• Prepares stains and slides for specialised testing.
• Daily documents data in own area of work.
Maintained and Operated Equipment
• Perform equipment maintenance as per schedule
• Compliance and application of SOP’s.
• Ensure sufficient stock is available as per guidelines
• Performance of quality checks.
• Competency certificate for operation of equipment.
• 100% compliance to maintenance of reagent log sheets (logging of reagents, date of receipt, use and expiry and loading on instruments).
• Time error logs are flagged on equipment.
Quality Assurance
• Prepare quality control material (IQC) as per lab SOP and run routine IQC sample as per SOP and EQA.
• Identify IQC and report deviations to supervisor.
• Daily document log sheets (room temp, fridges, etc.).
Teaching, Training, Research and Development of laboratory staff
• CPD presentation (at least 1 lecture per annum).
Train and be competent using SOP’s for all instruments in the laboratory including maintenance in own area of work
Minimum requirements & key competency: ■ Matric Certificate■ SMLTSA Certificate ■ Registered with HPCSA in relevant field as a Medical Technician in Anatomical Pathology ■ 0-3 years of experience in a laboratory environment ■ Health and safety regulations ■ Knowledge of technical appliances ■ Knowledge of quality control procedures ■ Trouble shooting skills ■ Attention to detail■ Use of laboratory equipment ■ Analytical skills ■Communication skills ■ Interpersonal skills ■ Computer literacy ■ Record keeping and filing skills ■Ability to demonstrate the use of laboratory equipment
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications to Recruiter1@nioh.ac.za
Enquiries may be directed to Ketsitseng Maseko @ (011) 712 6400
Closing date: 12 September 2022