Phlebotomist (3 Months Contract - Wits Health Consortium)

About the position

Background:

• Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences
• WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives
• In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics

Division: HIV Sero Molecular

Main purpose of the job:

• To perform phlebotomy on clinical trial participants at two Gauteng sites (Zola and Streford)

Location:

• 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham

Key performance areas:

• Ensure that all collection instruments and environments are sterile and safe for use
• Draw blood using correct instruments and containers
• Observe the physical condition of patients during blood/ specimen taking and apply sound nursing practices in order to ensure the safety and comfort of patients
• Ensure that correct name, date of birth and sex of patient, time of specimen collection is completed on the sample requisition form
• Label specimens (where relevant)
• 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 to 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
• Assist when possible with other nursing related duties within the clinic
• Prepare the tubes in correct order to prevent contamination
• Maintain hand washing techniques before and after each patient
• 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:

• Nursing Diploma / Phlebotomy Technician

Professional Body Registration:

• Registered with HPCSA as a Phlebotomy Technician
• Registration with SANC as a Nurse

Required minimum work experience:

• 1 years relevant experience as a Nurse in Phlebotomy

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose and safe use of all equipment used in the collection of all specimens
• Must be able to travel to facilities where blood collection is required
• Individual must have attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• Venepuncture skills on adults
• Ability to work independently, dependently and interdependently
• Accountability is of major importance
• Maintenance of confidentiality will be required
• Daily interaction with internal colleagues and external participants (patients) is required
• Must be customer service orientated
• Driver's license

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) 
• 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: 07 July 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:

• Clinical Trials
• SANC
• HPCSA
• Driver's license
• Immediately
• Johannesburg
• Unemployed