SUMMARY:
A Medical Technologist vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (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.
Main purpose of the job
- To perform on-site laboratory processes and ensure efficient workflow of the onsite laboratory
Location
Key performance areas
- Lab Data Management system use including retrieval and placing samples within the sample repository also addressing queries
- Perform and document all lab testing as per GCLP, SOPs and Protocol requirements
- Coordinate 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
- Communicate laboratory results to doctors/ nurses/ site coordinators effectively and timeously
- Provide technical input on laboratory l results (within the scope of practice)
- Perform all in-house storage using the LDMS system
- 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 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 assist in meeting budgetary targets.
- Represent the on-site Laboratory in meetings as required by management
- Train new lab staff on laboratory activities as required
- 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/data entry 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 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 the 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 SOP’s for new studies according to study protocols as per lab manager/project manager request
- Review SOPs as required and ensure the SOP file is updated
- Ensure lab documentation filing is up to date and audit-ready throughout the study
- Prepare lab reports as requested eg 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
- National Diploma in Medical Technology or Biomedical (3 years)
- LDMS experience
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
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 04 May 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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