Manager - Quality Management Systems

1 week ago

Western Cape, South Africa Western Cape Blood Service Full time

VACANCY: MANAGER - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSPATERSON C1

The Quality Management Systems (QMS) Department at Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to drive the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the WCBS Quality Management System. WCBS is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to collect, process, and distribute blood and blood products of the highest standards throughout the Western Cape.

**Purpose of the job**:

- Implements and monitors WCBS’s quality systems
- Ensures compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards
- Provides advice, assistance, and guidance on the implementation of the parameters of the QMS at WCBS
- Manages the internal audit programme and performs audits
- Assist in preparing the organisation for external audits and regulatory assessments
- Conduct a thorough review of quality documentation and implement necessary amendments to ensure alignment with applicable standards

**Responsibilities**:

- Implement and manage WCBS’s Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring sustained compliance with internal procedures, industry-related regulations, and relevant international standards
- Plan and conduct internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness and compliance of quality processes
- Identify areas of non-conformance and oversee prompt execution and follow-up of corrective and preventive measures
- Advise teams across WCBS on QMS policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives
- Review, update, and maintain quality documentation to ensure compliance with current regulatory and organisational requirements
- Coordinate quality training programs to enhance staff awareness and competence in QMS principles
- Collaborate with teams during external inspections, audits, and assessments.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence across the organisation
- Staff management responsibilities
- Prepare quality reports

**Minimum Requirements**:

- National Diploma or B-Tech in Biomedical Technology or Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc)
- Current registration with the HPCSA
- 5 years of experience in blood transfusion
- 3 years of experience in the quality field
- Quality Assessor certificate/ experience will be an added advantage
- Driver's licence without endorsements

**A combination of the following skills, knowledge, and attributes is required**:

- Excellent computer skills
- Good interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication
- Conflict management
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

**_ As part of the recruitment and selection process, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment._

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