Medical Technologist (12 Months FTC - Wits NICD)

About the position

Background:

• The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is a major global player in infectious disease intelligence
• The NICD is a source of knowledge and expertise in regionally relevant communicable diseases to the South African Government, SADC countries, and the African continent
• The NICD assists in the planning of policies and programs and supports appropriate responses to communicable disease problems and issues

Main purpose of the job:

• Conduct and monitor on-site laboratory processes and ensure efficient and accurate results

Location:

• NICD – Sandringham, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Perform laboratory testing of samples as per SOP’s and according to quality management principles in an accredited laboratory
• Perform laboratory equipment maintenance, lab decontamination and temperature monitoring
• Adhere to analytical times and stipulated TAT for testing and capturing/resulting
• Verify, authorise and report test and QC results
• Identify clerical and/or technical errors, as well as report results, document non-conformances and assist with corrective actions
• Store samples as per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Check available stock levels ensuring efficient stock control
• Perform internal and external quality control
• Report any deviations and participate in External Quality Assessment (EQA) testing
• Assist with any training interventions both within NICD and external
• Assist with laboratory audits

Required minimum education and training:

• National Diploma in Medical Technology

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Medical Technologist in a Microbiology laboratory

Professional body registration:

• HPCSA registration in Microbiology (Medical Technologist)

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Should possess exceptional organisational and administrative skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, excel and laboratory systems
• Should be able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Should be self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Should be able to work weekends/holidays if required

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions.
• This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL.
• However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• 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: 15 April 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date.

Please note:

• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

Desired Skills:

• National Diploma
• Medical Technology
• Microbiology Laboratory
• 2 years of experience
• HPCSA Registered