Job Description

Medical Scientist - JHB NORTH Medical / Emergency / Health / Lab
JHB North, Johannesburg - Gauteng
Medical Scientist
Sandringham
R1 024 551.00pa
BUSINESS UNIT: NICD
DISCIPLINE: CENTRE FOR HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS, ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND MYCOLOGY
Purpose of the post:
To contribute to the management of the diagnostic service, conducting and communicating research and developing and providing training for healthcare associated infections, antimicrobial resistance and
mycology.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Contribute to the management of diagnostic services for resistant bacterial pathogens, fungal pathogens
and pathogens causing healthcare- associated infections by overseeing daily operations of the laboratories recommending specialized test/ procedure to be used, interpretation, authorization and communication
of the results.
Uses expertise and specialized knowledge to advise medical professionals on appropriate testing and interpretation of results.
Apply expertise in variety of laboratory tests including molecular detection techniques and sequencing,
and other testing including culturing of bacteria and fungi.
Contribute to the management of the quality system including the implementation of appropriate quality assurance procedures, audit the quality control (QC) results, preventative and corrective actions.
Contribute to management of SANAS accreditation requirements and support maintenance and expansion
of accreditation schedule.
Perform independent and collaborative research producing complex and scientific reports and responsible
for overall management of multiple research projects, interpretation, techniques, and procedures.
Develop and implement proposals/ protocols/ new technologies/ new approaches.
Publish peer- reviewed articles and participate in scientific forums such as conferences.
Involved in development of research grant funding applications and the management of such grants.
Training and formal supervision of staff and students at all levels.
Minimum requirements and key competencies:
MSc or equivalent in Medical Science or relevant field/ PhD preferred
Registration with HPCSA (Microbiology) required
5 years experience as scientist; at least 1 year laboratory management experience
In depth knowledge of bacterial, fungal diseases, antimicrobial resistance and healthcare- associated infections required
Experience with implementation of ISO15189 required
Demonstrate track record of scientific writing and scientific communication at conferences:

• 10 and at least 2 first or last author research focused
• 10 conferences proceeding (at least 2 international)

Successfully supervise /co-supervise BSc Hons, MSc, MMED, PhD(successful graduation of at least 3 postgraduates and at least 2 currently under supervision/co supervision
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) recommended
Good interpersonal skills recommended
Analytical thinking with attention to detail is recommended
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and independently recommended
Problem solving skills recommended
Ability to work under pressure and dealing with high work volumes while keeping abreast with academic literature recommended
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