Blood Bank Supervisor

South African National Blood Service; Durban; On-site; ZAR 640,000 - 783,000; Full time

Job summary

Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital: Ialch is seeking a Blood Bank Supervisor to oversee Blood Bank operations and lead Blood Bank Technicians/Technologists. The incumbent ensures daily activities comply with established standards and procedures, driving accuracy and safety across the unit.

You will participate in quality and risk management, coordinating with clinical staff to support transfusion services and maintain high service levels while working within a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Overtime as required
• On call to resolve problems
• Occasional local and national travel
• General physical health and reasonable mobility
• Drivers license
• HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technologist

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage Blood Bank operations.
• Ensure daily activities meet required standards and procedures.
• Coordinate with Blood Bank Technologists to maintain quality and safety.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technologist

Job description

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital: Ialch

Remuneration: R 711,599.00

EE position: No

Introduction

An opportunity has become available for a Blood Bank Supervisor. The incumbent will supervise and manage overall activities in the Blood Bank, pertaining to Blood Bank Technicians/Technologists, by ensuring that daily operational activities meet required standards and procedures.

Key Performance Areas:

• Operational objectives
• Quality and risk management

Cognitive:

• Analytical thinking and Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving

Personal:

• Resilience and Stress Management
• Drive and Belief in the Cause
• Self Management
• Professional Image and Visibility
• Excellence Orientation
• Ethical Behaviour

Interpersonal:

• Customer Service Orientation
• Teamwork
• Communication

Professional/ Technical:

• Administrative Skills

Leadership:

• Practical Management

Principles of Excellence:

• Transparency
• Respect
• Accountability
• Diversity

Special Requirements:

• Overtime as and when required
• On call to resolve problems
• Occassional local and national travel
• General physical health and reasonable mobility
• Person cannot be colour blind
• Drivers license
• HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technologist.