District Laboratory Coordinator (Chris Hani)

TB HIV Care; Mthatha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

TB HIV Care (THC) invites applications for the District Laboratory Coordinator role in the Eastern Cape to strengthen district laboratory services and address bottlenecks.

You will work with health department focal persons and HAST managers, supporting CLI activities and continuous quality improvement to connect people with care.

Responsibilities

• Provide district laboratory support to address bottlenecks and improve laboratory service utilisation.
• Act as district point of contact for laboratory activities, liaising with the health department focal person and HAST manager.
• Support will include CLI activities through facility support employing a continuous quality improvement approach.

Job description

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non‑profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution‑driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose Of The Position

The District Laboratory Coordinator will provide district laboratory support to address bottlenecks and improve laboratory service utilisation. Act as a district point of contact for laboratory activities working in liaison with the department of health focal person and HAST manager. Support will include largely CLI activities through facility support employing continuous quality improvement approach