ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - (Medical Thechnology)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - (Medical Thechnology)

  • Reference Number : REFS/056171
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 664 410 00 - R 735 930 00 per annum

Requirements

  • Grade 12 with an appropriate qualification in Biomedical Technology that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist, with a minimum of three (3) years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Medical Technologist. A minimum of five (5) years’ appropriate experience in management is required. Knowledge of relevant laboratory processes and procedures, as well as Electronic Gate Keeping rules, is essential. The candidate should demonstrate assertiveness, good interpersonal and communication skills, analytical ability, a basic understanding of finance and general management principles, and computer literacy. A valid driver’s licence is also required.

Duties

  • Support, monitor and evaluate the laboratory service and point of care services in the district environment. Improve screening of NHLS request forms to avoid discrepancies. Monitor the linking of laboratory requests to relevant healthcare facility accounts. Monitor and intercept tests where insufficient data has been supplied on NHLS request forms. Compile monthly district expenditure and utilization reports against allocated NHLS budget. Monitor compliance with Electronic Gate Keeping (EGK) rules and train clinicians on the guideline. Advice management on ways to use the laboratory service rationale and reduction of unnecessary rejections. Advice, the management accordingly on Point of Care Testing instruments, as per approved National Point of Care Testing guideline. Support health programs in the district and participate in internal and external assessments during the audits by Office of Healthcare Standards Compliance and perform other laboratory duties as delegated by the District Management. Facilitator training for clinicians. Continuously provide an updated list of all healthcare professionals to the NHLS for updating on the Laboratory Information System. Establish the platforms/committees to discuss laboratory related matters, and develop quality improvement plans in collaboration with stakeholders as per Service Level Agreement. Support and train hospital laboratory coordinators within the district.

Notes

  • People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  • Employment equity profile will be taken into consideration.
  • Driving and computer literacy will be tested.

Employer

Department of Health

Closing Date

25-08-2026
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