Principal Medical Scientist

7 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Isilumko Staffing Full time

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Independent Research**: Conduct independent research and lead a research group to produce complex and scientific reports.
- **Project Management**: Manage and oversee multiple research projects, including project planning, execution, and reporting.
- **Innovation**: Develop and implement research proposals, protocols, and explore new technologies and approaches to enhance research outcomes.
- **Publication**: Publish peer-reviewed articles based on research findings.
- **Training and Supervision**: Provide training and formal supervision to staff and students at all levels, including the development, delivery, and evaluation of training programs.
- **Professional Involvement**: Maintain local or national invited/appointed membership to scientific committees and actively participate in national and international conferences and research forums.
- **Funding**: Successfully secure funding for at least three research projects, demonstrating financial management skills.
- **Specialized Knowledge**: Utilize specialized knowledge to advise medical professionals on appropriate testing and interpretation of results.
- **Team Management**: Oversee and train staff, ensuring efficient workflows and adherence to turnaround times.
- **Recognized Expertise**: Be recognized nationally for diagnostic expertise or specialization in a specific field.
- **Quality Assurance**: Manage the quality system, implement quality assurance procedures, and audit Quality Control (QC) results while taking appropriate actions.
- **SANAS Accreditation**: Ensure compliance with SANAS accreditation requirements.

**Minimum Requirements & Key Competencies**:

- **Education**: MSc or equivalent in Medical Science in a relevant field (Ph.D. preferred, NQF Level 9).
- **Experience**: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a Scientist, with at least 1 year of management experience.
- **Technical Proficiency**: At least 2 years of experience in next-generation sequencing.
- **Professional Registration**: Registered with HPCSA as a Medical Scientist.
- **Laboratory Skills**: Proficiency in laboratory instruments and the ability to interpret numerical laboratory results.
- **Communication**: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- **Customer Focus**: Excellent customer care and interpersonal skills.
- **Analytical Skills**: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- **Detail-Oriented**: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- **Pressure Handling**: Ability to work effectively under pressure, managing high work volumes while staying current with academic literature.



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