Blood Bank Supervisor

South African National Blood Service; Vryheid; On-site; ZAR 584,000 - 713,000; Full time

Job summary

South African National Blood Service in Vryheid is seeking a Blood Bank Supervisor to oversee daily Blood Bank operations, supervise Technologists/Technicians, and ensure compliance with standards and procedures.

The role requires leadership, quality and risk management, administrative skills, and willingness to travel locally and nationally; HPCSA registered Biomedical Technologist; valid driver's license; on-call and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Supervise and manage Blood Bank activities and staff.
• On-call and overtime as required; occasional travel.
• HPCSA registration and valid driver’s license required.
• Strong administrative and quality/risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Blood Bank Technicians/Technologists.
• Ensure daily operations meet required standards and procedures.
• Oversee quality and risk management within the Blood Bank.
• Provide administrative support and team coordination.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Resilience

Self management

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service orientation

Education

HPCSA registered Biomedical Technologist

Job description

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Vryheid

Remuneration: R 648,382.00

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.