To manage a laboratory to ensure achievement of a cost effective and high quality service in line with client needs and organisational objectives.

Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Scientist

2-3 Yrs Supervisory Experience
5-8 Years Relevant Working Experience

Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology field
Laboratory information systems
Laboratory standards operating procedures and processes
Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
Organisational policy and procedures

• Sources, manages, motivates and trains laboratory staff to ensure that operational objectives are achieved.
• Directs the implementation of service levels and quality standards in accordance with the principles of Good Laboratory Practice, SANAS accreditation requirements, standard operating procedures, turn-around time targets and service level agreements with clients, to ensure that the laboratory is constantly able to deliver a high quality, cost effective and safe service.
• Manages the correct application of quality assurance processes and standard operating procedures to ensure corrective actions are taken as required.
• Oversees laboratory accreditation, including preparation for audits, maintenance of current status, document updates and scope of approved tests, to ensure that accreditation is achieved or obtained in line with organisational objectives.
• Monitors the maintenance and calibration of the equipment used in the laboratory to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results. This includes ensuring that instrument maintenance and quality control results are recorded as well as trouble shooting.
•Provides input into evaluation and validations of new equipment and methods to ensure standardisation and continuous technological advancement.
• Oversees asset management and procurement of goods to ensure the most effective utilisation of resources, optimisation of stock levels and cost containment.
• Generates management reports as required to monitor work and performance status of the laboratory and takes corrective action when required.
• Performs investigations into and resolve customer complaints to ensure a positive image of the organisation by clients and patients and to promote the services of Lancet laboratories.
• Oversees and monitors in-service training, seminars and participation in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to ensure that laboratory staff continuously update their knowledge and skills as well as comply with professional registration requirements. This includes ensuring the availability of up to date records that can be presented immediately on request thereof.
• Oversees the teaching and training of laboratory personnel, interns and students, medical colleagues and associated health workers to ensure that they are competent in various laboratory techniques, processes and systems.
• Adheres to professional conduct requirements in line with organisational policy and relevant professional body ethical standards and monitors compliance of own employees in this regard.
• Performs the role of a medical technologist as required in accordance with operational needs.

Attention To Detail
Communication
Confidentiality / Sensitivity
Lateral thinking
Management skill
Planning and organising
Problem solving
Results driven
Self-management
Team leader skills