Phlebotomist (12 Month Fixed Term Contract - 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

Division:

• HIV Sero Molecular

Main Purpose of the Job:

• To perform phlebotomy on surveillance activity Participants

Location:

• NICD- 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham

Key Performance Areas:

• Drawing of bloods and other fluids from human Patients
• Observe the physical condition of Patients during blood/ specimen taking and apply sound nursing practices to ensure the safety and comfort of Patients
• Ensuring that all Patients are correctly identified and information on blood kits corresponds with Patient details
• Keep records of specimens collected and ensure that all Patient details and clinical information is accurately recorded
• Prepare Study Patients’ kits a week in advance in accordance with the protocol schedule
• Order and maintain consumable stock/check expiry dates
• Monitor room temperature to ensure that kits and test reagents are kept within the acceptable temperature ranges
• Ensure shipment of specimens is in correct temperature and timeously
• Ensure shipment of data collection forms
• Assist with other nursing related duties within the clinic, that are relevant to the surveillance activity
• Prepare the tubes in correct order to prevent contamination
• Maintain universal precautions- wear protective clothing & no re-sheathing of needles
• Adhering to medical waste disposal
• Active participation and attendance in meetings

Required Minimum Education and Training:

• Matric
• Enrolled Nurse Certificate, Registered Nurse qualification or Phlebotomist certification
• HPCSA registration

Required Minimum Work Experience:

• 1 Year’s relevant experience as a Nurse in Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience and Personal Abilities:

• Individual must have attention to detail and maintain confidentiality
• Build and maintain interpersonal relationships
• Venepuncture skills on adults
• Ability to work independently, dependently and interdependently

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV with three contactable references and HPCSA Registration
• 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: 03 November 2026
• 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:

• Phelbotomist
• Venepuncture skills
• HPCSA
• Registered Nurse
• Enrolled nurse
• Records
• Sandringham