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A career opportunity

A career opportunity exists for the right candidate in KZN - Hillcrest
This position will be given preference to EE/AA candidates inline with Lancets' Employment Equity and Plan
  Reference No: 995689
An opportunity has presented itself to appoint a suitably qualified candidate into the position of Phlebotomy Supervisor. This is a Permanent position based at KZN - Hillcrest .
 
Job Summary:
To plan, organise, lead and control Phlebotomy and associated administrative activities and functions within a designated area.
 
Minimum Criteria Required:
Valid Drivers licence
Registration in relevant discipline with HPCSA/ SANC

 
Experience:
2-3 Yrs Relevant Working Experience
 
Relevant Job Knowledge:
Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology fields
Organisational policy procedures
Phlebotomy procedures and processes
Laboratory information systems
Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
 
Key Performance Areas:
• Supervises and ensures implementation and compliance to relevant protocols, working instructions, standard operating procedures and operational standards, including LEAN principles, with regard to all phlebotomy processes and practices for the relevant Lancet site in support of the achievement of organisational strategy and objectives.
• Plans and performance manages the activities of own staff to ensure they achieve team and individual objectives. This includes scheduling of shift rosters, discipline and monitoring adherence to company policies.
• Ensures that shift handover routines take place in accordance with relevant work instructions.
• Trains and develops own staff to ensure they have the skills required by the organisation and are able to achieve their performance objectives.
• Ensures equipment maintenance (including printers, computers and point of care instruments), asset management and procurement of goods to promote the most effective utilisation of resources, optimisation of stock levels and reduction of costs at all times.
• Liaises with customers in order to resolve service related issues, address non- conformances, maintain a positive image of the organisation and promote the services of Lancet laboratories.
• Participates in regular meetings with regional manager to report on operational matters and discuss progress on agreed plans and goals.
• Manages the correct application of quality assurance and health and safety processes and procedures on site to ensure corrective actions are taken as required.
• Performs assigned tasks in preparation for annual internal and external quality control audits in accordance with agreed plans and timeframes.
• Prepares and presents regular reports on operational matters including staff overtime, leave approved, stock orders verified, non-conformances and handling of customer complaints in accordance with relevant protocols and reporting templates.
• Ensures that logging and resolution of customer complaints as well as non-conformances are recorded at site.
• Oversees the provision of pre- and post- HIV/ Aids counselling for patients at designated sites in accordance with relevant protocols.
• Supervises cashiering and banking processes in accordance with relevant protocols.
• Performs all phlebotomy functions as required.
 
Competencies:
Ability to cope with nervous / distressed patients
Ability to work in a pressured environment
Ability to work as part of a team
Administrative skills
Attention To Detail
Communication
Customer Orientation
Empathy
Flexibility
Interpersonal skills
Planning and organising
Professionalism
Self-management
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Leadership skills
 
Remuneration:
Compensation is commensurate with qualification and experience level.
 
 
 
PLEASE NOTE
- Closing date: 11/4/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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