District Laboratory Specialist X 1

1 week ago

Port Shepstone, South Africa Maternal Adolescent and Child Health Institute Full time

**Location**: Ugu District

**Type of Contract**: Fixed Term Contract ending 31 March 2026

**Main purpose of the job**:The incumbent will lead technical assistance, strategic planning, quality assurance, for laboratory services HIV prevention, treatment and care services including the management of advanced HIV disease and opportunistic infections

**Key Responsibilities** **Oversee the implementation of quality control and quality assurance for laboratory services in support districts in KwaZulu-Natal** Provide technical assistance and management support for proficiency testing and quality indicator monitoring to ensure accurate and valid test results for the programme and remediation plans to address deficiencies **Provide technical assistance and management support for sample collection, processing, transport and results return** Provide support for laboratory and point of care testing site equipment managements and maintenance **Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines for Laboratory Services** Lead the use of laboratory information systems **Provide training and mentoring to Laboratory staff and other cadres to ensure knowledge transfer** Participate in Technical Working Groups and District Health Reviews Provide input into the development of transition readiness tools and conduct assessments of readiness to transition laboratory services **Develop laboratory services workplans and ensure these are implemented** Set targets and conduct weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting and develop remediation plans to address any poor performing areas

**Minimum Qualifications and Experience**: Relevant qualification in Laboratory Sciences HPCSA registration 5 years relevant experience Valid Driver’s License

**Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities**:Experience in a donor funded organisation and PEPFAR funded programmes desirable Experience in public health sector Ability to work in a high-pressure environment Attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Willingness to travel

**MatCH Institute NPC reserves the right not to make an appointment.**

Non-South African Citizens and non-South African permanent resident holders must be in possession of valid work documents authorizing them to work in South Africa

Application Question(s):

- Are you in possession of a Relevant qualification in Laboratory Sciences?
- do you have working experience in a donor funded organisation and PEPFAR funded programmes ?
- Are you available to commence work immediately ?

**Education**:

- Primary (preferred)

**Experience**:

- relevant work : 5 years (required)

License/Certification:

- registration with The HPCSA (required)
- driver's license (required)

Work Location: In person

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