MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST GRADE 1 – GRADE 3 REF NO: EHD2021/05/04 (3 POSTS) Directorate: Laboratory and Blood Services (Contract till 31 March 2022

SALARY : Grade 1: R317 976 – R361 872 per annum (Plus benefits)
Grade 2: R372 810 – R426 291 per annum (Plus benefits)
Grade 3: R439 164 – R532 959 per annum (Plus benefits)

CENTRE : Ekurhuleni Health District

REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate qualification (degree) National Diploma/B. Tech Degree in Medical
Technology that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions
Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant profession as a Medical
Technology. Grade 1: Less than 10 years relevant experience after registration
with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist. Grade 2: At least 10 years, but
less than 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a
Medical Technologist. Grade 3:20 years and more relevant experience after
registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist. A valid driver’s license
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is essential. Three (3) to six (6) years and knowledge relevant laboratory
processes and procedures. Good communication skills, computer literacy and
knowledge of relevant policies, protocols, and guidelines. Report writing skills
and problem-solving skills, Valid driver’s license. Must be proactive, innovative,
and independent team leader.

DUTIES : Render Laboratory and Blood services in the allocated area of responsibility in
the Sub-district that complies with the standards and norms of the Gauteng
Department of Health. Provide Coordination of Laboratory and blood Services
management and implement and contribute to the proper rationale use of
laboratory and blood services, Manage the risks involved in rendering
laboratory services to Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in Ekurhuleni Health
District. Compile monthly reports on laboratory and blood services and perform
other administrative duties as delegated by the supervisor. Establish good
working relationship with other stakeholders within the District i.e., TB
programme NGO’s/Development Partners, HAST program, Mother, Child, and
Women Program, NCD, Outbreak response Committee and Family Medicine
Unit. Manage and distribute COVID-19 stock to facilities. Implement quality
assurance policies and develop appropriate quality improvement plan for the
laboratory and blood services unit. Ensure adherence to government policies
and protocols. Monitor implementation of Point of Care Testing (POCT).
Manage stock, manage laboratory results at PHC facilities and monitor ELABS
programme in the Sub District.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. F. Nonyane Tel No: (082) 558 3483

APPLICATIONS : Applications should be hand delivered to Ekurhuleni Health District at 40 Catlin
Street, Germiston, 1400 at Ground Floor or posted to The Human Resource
Manager, Private Bag X1005, Germiston 1400.
NOTE : No S&T claims and resettlement allowance will be paid. Applications must be
submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on
the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Documents to be attached is
certified ID document, certified copies of qualification/s including matric,
certified and relevant council registration certificate and proof of current
registration (Where applicable). Relevant service certificates, certified driver’s
license. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the
application not being considered. If you have not been contacted within three
(3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks
(PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications
verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and
employment verification). The recommended candidate may be subjected to
medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
Act 5/1993. People with disability are encouraged to apply. Employment equity
profile will be taken into consideration.

CLOSING DATE : 14 May 2021

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