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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Chief Medical Technologist: Grade 1
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS55/2021
   Tygerberg Forensic Pathology Service and Division of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, University of Stellenbosch, Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support
 
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA in Medical Technology (histopathology).
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
A valid (Code B/EB) drivers licence.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Technologist in Histopathology.
 
Enquiries:
Dr J Verster, tel. no. (021) 931 8043.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good interpersonal, administrative and managerial skills, with above average technical skills and problem-solving ability under pressure. Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing in at least two official languages of the Western Cape. Knowledge of applicable sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the National Health Act and the Inquests Act, as well as the processes and procedures associated with laboratory accreditation as well as knowledge of the medico-legal principles, including maintenance of chain of custody, that form the cornerstone of all medical laboratories but is of particular importance in a Forensic laboratory set-up. Well-developed computer skills (MS Office), as well as a moderate degree of skill regarding supply chain management.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Perform technical duties and be responsible for the day to day bench management and running of the laboratory as well as supply chain management of laboratory consumables e.g. stains etc. Perform additional specialised diagnostic investigations on request by pathologists and assist pathologists in dissection of histology specimens retained at autopsy. Annual budgeting of equipment including new acquisitions and replacement, performing Laboratory administrative duties and participate in Divisional academic activities as requested by the Head of Clinical Department. Performance management of laboratory staff as delegated by the Head of Clinical Department (HOCD). Assist Pathologist in Mortuary with regards to the administration of the process of tissue management for histopathology. Testifying in court on lab processes and scientific techniques and promote and maintain good Laboratory practice.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Technologist in Histopathology.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 473 112 -R 525 087 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
11/19/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’stechnical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct)assessment.

  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 12/10/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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