Clinical Laboratory Advisor

Main purpose of the job:

- To strengthen HTS quality assurance, laboratory services and the clinic laboratory interface through quality improvement and technical support to ensure achievement of high-quality services and interventions, in support of the achievement of 95-95-95 targets

Location:

- Pretoria – Tshwane

Key performance areas:

- Oversee and monitor Clinical Lab interphase activities implementation and provide TA to ensure accurate and reliable results
- Support the pre analytic and post analytic phase of CLI
- Support implementation of e-Labs and follow up of Results for Action reports with different stakeholders in facilities, Sub and District Level
- Oversee the implementation and correct application of all CLI/and 95-95-95 policies and procedures to ensure compliance
- In collaboration with facility and HSS staff, support the implementation of all NHLS, CLI and results management processes in facilities
- Support district and facilities (inclusive of community mobiles) to perform Quarterly SPI-RT, PT, (RTCQI) QIP/interventions and other quality Assessment measures as required to improve quality
- Provide technical support and monitoring for IQC compliance
- Take lead in the development of CLI data management/monitoring and evaluation plans for the DOH and donor reports
- Review TIER.NET/NHLS data to identify gaps in the sub-district and district on specimen and results management
- Develop programme tools such as SOP’s and technical guidelines and contribute to the development of other programme documents as required
- Coordinate and troubleshoot all programme related activities in collaboration with the DoH and internal teams
- Manage the correct application of quality assurance processes and standard operating procedures to ensure corrective actions are taken as required
- Review and implement changes to standard operating procedures to ensure the laboratory services are constantly able to provide a high quality, cost effective and correct results
- Regularly review site level data to identify performance and process gaps for CLI
- Work closely with Senior program managers, Cluster managers, Heath system strengthening project managers and facility level staff to implement quality improvement plans to address identified performance gaps
- Track and monitor the implementation of quality improvement projects, together with facility teams
- Establish and manage effective working relationships with key partners internally and externally to coordinate projects
- Establish linkages with the District and Provincial NHLS counterparts
- Maintain close communication with the Wits RHI M&E team to ensure adequate and regular reporting of CLI programme data to district managers
- Serve as a representative of the CLI programme on both internal and external forums/working groups within the supported district
- Provide feedback to internal and external stakeholders on CLI programme implementation and Quality Improvement initiatives
- Train and develop internal staff and DoH staff to ensure they have the knowledge and skills required as per CLI policies and relevant SOPs
- Facilitate skills transfer from programme staff to DOH counterparts
- Collaborate with the Capacity development team on training programs relevant to the technical area of expertise
- Compile monthly and quarterly reports of activities and disseminate to stakeholders
- Contribute to the development of presentations in the technical area of expertise
- Coordinate dissemination of relevant reports on NHLS and CLI activities to teams and stakeholders
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Take ownership for driving own career by participating in ongoing training and development activities

Required minimum education and training:

- National Diploma in Biomedical Technology or equivalent qualification

Required minimum work experience:

- Minimum 3 years post qualification experience

Professional body registration:

- Registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa as Medical Technologist or Medical Scientist

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

- Knowledge of principles of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Knowledge of Trakcare, Meditech or similar laboratory information systems
- Knowledge of South African Government health reforms policies
- Knowledge and skill of public health data analysis and interpretation
- Knowledge of the HIV/TB health programme in South Africa
- Working knowledge of accreditation principles such SANAS and PPD
- Computer skills include MS word, Excel, Power-point
- Experience working with donor funded programmes
- Staff management or supervisory experience
- Ability to work under pressure
- Administrative skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication (documents, reports, presentations)
- Excellent project, stakeholder, and people management skills
- Self-motivated, pro-active, and able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Confident, assertive, and creative

Demands of the job:

- Consistency in achieving stringent turnaround and performance targets
- Cost effective utilisation of all resources
- Ability to optimize processes to achieve maximum efficiencies
- Travelling will be required

Communications and relationships:

- Liaise with external support services and clinical sites. Interaction with various internal project managers and external role players such as DoH and Funders
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with all internal staff at various levels within the organisation

TO APPLY:

- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications: 11 December 2024.
- Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

- AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
- Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
- Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
- AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.