Job Description

LABORATORY MANAGER

PERMANENT

MASIPHUMELELE RESEARCH CENTRE, FISHHOEK

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations exciting future.

The main purpose of this position is to be responsible for all laboratory activities at Masiphumelele Research Site, as well as to ensure that the final outputs and outcomes of all projects and programs are quality assured and completed within the required timelines.

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Biomedical Technology, Microbiology or Clinical Pathology
• HPCSA registration as a Medical Laboratory Technologist
• At least 3-5 years working experience as a Laboratory Manager, preferably in a research environment
• At least 2 years of management experience
• Valid code 08 Drivers license
• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
• Computer Literate (MS Office)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Client service skills
• Ability to build interpersonal relationships
• Decision-making skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Attention to detail
• Resource management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Stress tolerant skills

Advantageous:

• Tertiary qualification in a life science field
• Clinical trials experience
• Good Clinical practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP)
• Transportation of dangerous Goods/ International Air Transport Association Training Certificate (IATA)

Responsibilities:

• Management of stock and inventory
• Specimen Management: Performing of Rapid Tests and reporting results
• Quality Control /Quality Assurance Management
• Laboratory and Study Management
• General administration
• Staff training and Management

Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees in a single PDF file by 5th October 2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert DTHF-087 and apply:

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