District Laboratory Specialist x 1 –

1 week ago


East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Maternal Adolescent and Child Health Institute Full time R600 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Maternal, Adolescent & Child Health Institute NPC, (MatCH) is a non-profit organisation supporting public sector health services. MatCH implements donor funded projects to improve HIV and TB outcomes through providing technical assistance and direct service delivery support. MatCH is looking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill the following position under a project aimed at Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the Eastern Cape Province – Integrated Service Delivery Response Location:

Location : Buffalo City Metropolitan , East London

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract ending 31 March 2026

Closing date for submission of applications: 28 November 2025 (applications received after the submission deadline will not be considered.

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

When applying ensure to submit detailed CVs, copies of applicable qualifications and registrations.

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

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the advert's closing date.

Please note: By responding to this advert, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) disclaimer: I understand and accept that by applying for these positions, I authorize MatCH to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements. I further understand that the personal information I disclose to MatCH will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.

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

Job Type: Full-time

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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