Medical Technologist (Clinical Pathology - WITS RHI)

SUMMARY:
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

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

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

• 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Wits RHI Research Centre Clinical Research Site (CRS)

• Co-ordinate all daily lab activities to ensure work is completed within turnaround time
• Ship samples to outsourced laboratories
• Follow up on DCF and final reports within TAT
• Communicate laboratory results to doctors/nurses/site coordinators effectively and timeously
• Provide technical input on laboratory results (within scope of practice)
• Perform 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 the Lab Manager
• Perform duties per study Delegation of Authority Logs
• Ensure equipment maintenance 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 assists in meeting budgetary targets
• Represent the on-site laboratory in meetings as required by management
• Communicate with study team, suppliers, Lab Manager or other stakeholders in a professional and effective manner
• Comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in all lab duties, processes/ activities
• Verify accuracy of data source documentation and accuracy of transcription from source data to Case Reports Forms (CRF) as needed
• Ensure errors on source documents e.g. CRF’s are corrected, initialled and dated
• Support the timely transmission/ data faxing or 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 Lab SOPS and LQMP
• Effectively communicate/ report all quality challenges to the Lab Manager
• Ensure conformance to the External Quality Assurance program
• Identify and communicate trends in quality of lab testing or control procedures
• Assist with staff training (and retraining) where error trends are identified
• Attend to audit reports and effectively implement corrective action and future preventative measures
• Identify and develop new SOPs for new studies according to study protocols as per lab manager/project manager request
• Review SOPs as required and ensure SOP file is updated
• Ensure lab documentation filing is up to date and audit ready throughout the study
• Prepare lab reports as requested e.g., monthly report, lab close out report, audit close out reports etc

• National Diploma in Biomedical Technology or a BSc Degree in Medical Sciences

• Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Medical Technologist (1 year would have been as a Student Medical Technologist before board room is written and passed)

• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) courses, lATA 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
• 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 field and expertise

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
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• 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
• Closing date: 29 May 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

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