SUMMARY:
A Medical Technician vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium’s Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) in Hillbrow, Johannesburg - Gauteng.

POSITION INFO:

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional, and global stakeholders.

The main purpose of the job 

• To perform on-site laboratory processes and ensure efficient workflow of the on-site laboratory

Location

• Wits RHI – Hillbrow Research Centre

Key performance areas

• Perform and document all lab testing as per GCLP, SOPs and Protocol requirements under the supervision of a medical technologist   
• Participate in the coordination of all daily lab activities to ensure work is completed within the required turnaround time (TAT)
• Ship samples to outsourced laboratories.
• Follow up on DCF and Final reports within TAT
• Distribute laboratory results to doctors/ nurses/ site coordinators effectively and timeously
• Perform all in-house storage using the Laboratory Data Management System if required 
• Perform daily laboratory equipment maintenance, lab decontamination, and temperature surveillance in the onsite laboratory
• Perform backup duties at other Wits RHI on-site labs when requested to do so
• Perform troubleshooting activities as and when required and ensure communication to lab manager/supervisor Medical Technologist
• Ensure equipment maintenance/calibration/servicing is performed as per maintenance schedules and SOPs
• Monitor and control stock levels and ensure sufficient stock is available such that lab activities are not adversely affected
• Timeous and logical filing of all laboratory records 
• Demonstrate cost consciousness and assist in meeting budgetary targets. Represent the on-site Laboratory in meetings as required by management.
• Communicate with the study team, suppliers, lab manager, or other stakeholders in a professional and effective manner
• Comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in all lab duties, processes/activities
• Verify the accuracy of data in source documentation and accuracy of transcription from source data to Case Report Forms (CRF) as needed
• Ensure errors on source documents e.g. CRF’s are corrected, initialed, and dated
• Support the timely transmission/data faxing of relevant Case Report Forms following QC activity (as needed)
• Ensure completion of corrective action of internal and external QC reports and monitoring reviews
• Perform Quality control procedures as per lab SOPS and Laboratory Quality Management Program
• Effectively communicate/report all quality challenges to the lab manager/supervisor Medical Technologist
• Ensure conformance to the External Quality Assurance program
• Identify and communicate trends in the quality of lab testing or control procedures
• Attend to audit reports and effectively implement corrective action and future preventative measures
• Assist with development and/or review of new lab documents e.g. standard operating procedures and logs
• Ensure lab documentation filing is up to date and audit-ready throughout the study
• Prepare lab reports as requested e.g. monthly report, lab closeout report, audit closeout reports, etc.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Effective time and leave management
• Take ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant meetings
• Maintain and update knowledge of developments in the field and expertise

Required minimum education and training

• Registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Technician in Clinical Pathology or Microbiology

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities

• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) courses, IATA training, Health and Safety training, First Aid training, knowledge of accreditation bodies e.g. SANAS

• Experience working in a diagnostic and research laboratory

• Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, good administration skills including report writing

• Able to work independently within minimal supervision and in a multidisciplinary team

• Computer skills, working knowledge of LDMS / similar Laboratory information systems, presentation skills would also be advantageous

  
  

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Medical Technician post-certification

TO 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
• 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 is 12 August 2021.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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