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Pathologist JHB NORTH Medical / Emergency / Health / Lab
JHB North, Johannesburg - GautengPathologistSandringhamR2 234 358paBUSINESS UNIT : NICDDISCIPLINE : CENTRE FOR HIV AND STIPurpose of the post:To contribute to the management of Centre reference laboratories within the framework of a quality system.To ensure that the reference diagnostic and surveillance/ research output is delivered in accordance withthe principles of good laboratory practice and to provide a professional consultative service to clinicians and other centre stakeholders. To promote appropriate and cost-effective utilisation of laboratory services so asto facilitate optimization of patient management and the public health objectives of the centre. To contribute to training and research outputs.Key Job Responsibilities:Service:Responsible for management of centre reference laboratories and supervision of laboratory staff in collaboration with the laboratory managersContribute to the strategy of the centre as a member of the centre management teamResponsible for implementation of short- and longer-term laboratory surveillance and research projectsSupport and/or coordinate national stock culture collectionsProvide expert advice to all internal and external customers in order to resolve clinical, reference diagnostic and infection outbreak-related queries and concerns in a professional and timely manner and responds to complaints about any aspect of the pathology service output in a professional and timely manner to promote sound customer relationsProvide input into changes and improvement to SOPsContribute to the adherence and compliance to quality systems in the centre to comply with SANAS requirements and ensure continuous quality improvementComply with the principles of good laboratory practice, full SANAS accreditation requirements and relevant legislationValidate new instruments/tests for laboratory or national programmesTeaching and Training:Teach and train pathology staff (Registrars, Scientists, Technologists, Technicians) and other healthcare workersWork with the team to coordinate teaching modulesContribute to the departmental CPD-accredited programmesBe involved in under graduate and post graduate teachingResearch and surveillance:Seek external funding for surveillance and researchResponsible to design, implement and report on relevant surveillance programmes at a national and international level in collaboration with centre epidemiologistsConduct infection outbreak investigations in collaboration with centre epidemiologists and advise on appropriate reference laboratory investigationsConduct research in order to contribute to publications and other technical/scientific outputs and towards translation of policy and serviceCollaborate with other departments/ organisations at a national and international level and represent the NICD on national and international working groups/ committees.Minimum requirements and Key Competencies:Medical degree plus FCPath or MMed in microbiology or clinical pathology (essential)MSc or PhD in clinical microbiology or a related field (desirable)Post-graduate qualification in epidemiology or infection control (desirable)Registration with the HPCSA as a pathologist in microbiology or clinical pathology (Independent practice category)At least 3 years experience as pathologist consultant; at least 1 year of laboratory management experienceSuccessfully supervised undergraduate and post graduate students (BSc-Hons, MSc, MMed, PhD)Evidence of peer recognition such as invitations to national conferences/ working groups and to review manuscripts for journalsAn active NRF rating would be an advantageActive as a co-investigator/collaborator on research projectsFamiliar with laboratory safety proceduresWorking knowledge in medical conditions, in particular clinical pathological correlationPrinciples of analytical methodologyLaboratory quality assurance processesMethod validation including statistical calculationsFamiliar with the principles of applied research methodology with evidence of at least 3-5 peer reviewed publications in clinical microbiology over last 3 years (average 1-2 per year)Practical laboratory techniques where relevantComputer literacyCommunication skillsPresentation skillsAnalytical and diagnosingProblem solvingShould you not hear from us within 7 days of your application, please consider as unsuccessful.Apply for this Job

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