The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions.
BUSINESS UNIT: BUFFALO CITY AND AMATOLE
DISCIPLINE: CLINICAL PATHOLOGY / HAEMATOLOGY
LOCATION: EL HAEMATOLOGY LABORATORY
POSITION: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
PAY GRADE: LT1
REFERENCE NUMBER: EC-BCA0524/001-10 (22004-007-7014)
Main Purpose of the Job
To 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 laboratory SOP and reports results according to SOP ■ Prepares stains and slides for specialized 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 temperature, 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 Clinical Pathology/Haematology as a Medical Technician ■ Knowledge of health and safety regulations, technical appliances and quality control procedures ■ Trouble shooting skills ■ Attention to detail ■ Use of laboratory equipment ■ Analytical skills ■ Interpersonal skills.
Closing Date: 25 Jyune 2024
How to apply
Enquiries may be directed Lindokuhle Mbele @ (043) 700 8708, e-mail application to EC.recruitment@nhls.ac.z
BUSINESS UNIT: OR TAMBO AND CHRIS HANI
DISCIPLINE: CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
LOCATION: HEWU/QUEENSTOWN HOSPITAL
POSITION: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
PAY GRADE: LT1
REFERENCE NUMBER: EC-ORTCH0224/001-09(24820-004-7014)
Main Purpose of the Job
To 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 laboratory SOP and reports results according to SOP ■ Prepares stains and slides for specialized 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 temperature, 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 Clinical Pathology as a Medical Technician ■ Knowledge of health and safety regulations, technical appliances and quality control procedures ■ Trouble shooting skills ■ Attention to detail ■ Use of laboratory equipment ■ Analytical skills ■ Interpersonal skills.
Closing Date: 25 June 2024
How to apply
Enquiries may be directed Phumzile Mbilini @ (047) 502 4192, e-mail application to EC.recruitment@nhls.ac.za
BUSINESS UNIT: NELSON MANDELA ACADEMIC LABORATORY
DISCIPLINE: CYTOLOGY
LOCATION: NELSON MANDELA ACADEMIC HOSPITAL
POSITION: LABORATORY ASSISTANT (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
PAY GRADE: B3
REFERENCE NUMBER: EC-NMAL0224/001-05(23003-001-5003)
Main Purpose of the Job
To perform laboratory specimen preparations and related procedures in terms of pre and post testing standard operating procedures under supervision.
Key Job Responsibility
■ Receives, sort and refer(where applicable)specimens for testing ■ Spin and label specimens appropriately for testing ■ Liaises with the registration area regarding errors made during data capturing ■ Check suitability of specimen for processing according to set standard operating procedures ■ Performs tasks in support of the analytical process as per discipline requirement, which include: Specimen configuration and liquating, protection against light, stain preparation, tracking missing competence, Ziehl Neelsen staining of slides for Mycobacterium, labelling and sorting of slides and forms for parity, monitoring of relevant equipment to ensure it is maintained and in good working order ■ Stores, retrieves data, maples and media(where applicable),in accordance with procedures ■ Disposal of waste in accordance with standard operating procedures and legislation ■ Monitor and request stock on the bench to ensure it is continuous supply of relevant stock in the lab Comply with policies and procedures of the NHLS, Quality Standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act ■ Appropriate troubleshooting on lab equipment and specialized equipment to ensure continuous testing of specimens ■ Assist with ad-hoc administrative tasks in the lab to ensure quality control
Minimum requirements & key competency
■ Grade 12/Matric/NQF level 4/N2 ■ HPCSA registration as a Laboratory Assistant in Cytology ■ One-year experience in a laboratory environment(desirable) ■ Knowledge of Laboratories ■ Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety ■ Computer literate ■ Attention to detail ■ Team orientated ■ Good communication skills.
Closing Date: 25 June 2024
How to apply
Enquiries may be directed Phumzile Mbilini @ (047) 502 4192, e-mail application to EC.recruitment@nhls.ac.za
GUIDELINES TO APPLICANTS
If you meet the requirements, kindly email a detailed CV to the relevant Practitioner/Administrator (Human Resources), quoting the reference number and the job title. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
Proof of current registration with a Professional body (e.g., HPCSA, SANC, etc.) and other supporting documents should accompany all applications e.g., qualification’s identity document, driver’s license etc.
Response Email addresses of the relevant HR representative and is supplied at the end of each regional advert. 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.
Candidates’ credentials will be subjected to criminal record checks, citizen verification, financial record checks, qualification/Study verification, previous employment verification, and social media accounts behavior/comments verifications.
Candidates may be required to undergo competency/psychometric assessments, presentations, typing tests, or any other related assessments.
All health professional roles may be subjected to further assessment in line with the applicable proficiency matrix to determine the correct level.
At its discretion, The NHLS reserves the right to remove the advertisement and or not to appoint.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
These positions are open to all employees of the NHLS Including the employees who are on contract in similar or different positions.
Internal employees are required to complete a period of twelve months in their current role before they can be eligible to apply for transfer.
The NHLS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The filing of posts will be guided by the NHLS employment Equity Targets.
Successful applicants will be remunerated on the entry level of the published pay scale associated with the advertised position grade and in line with the recruitment and selection policy, salary offer clause. 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. External applicants are welcome to apply for this bulletin.