Donor Care Specialist – Blood Drive & Donor Safety

South African National Blood Service; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 427,000 - 579,000; Full time

Job summary

South African National Blood Service is seeking a Health professional to join its blood collection teams in South Africa. The role focuses on collecting safe blood and blood products according to specific targets, maintaining equipment, and managing consumables at fixed or mobile blood drives.

You will welcome donors, assist with forms, guide them through the donation process, and address queries under supervision.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Sciences.
• Code B or EB Manual driver's license.
• At least 2 years of Registered Professional Nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect whole blood and apheresis units to meet assigned target.
• Assist with setting up the blood drive and pack/unload at the venue.
• Maintain and validate equipment; report consumable usage and stock discrepancies.
• Provide donor care, refreshments and education during and after donation.
• Complete donor documentation and post-donation reporting as required.

Skills

Nursing experience

Education

Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Sciences

Code B or EB Manual driver's license

Job description

South African National Blood Service is seeking a Health professional to join its blood collection teams in South Africa. The role focuses on collecting safe blood and blood products according to specific targets, maintaining equipment, and managing consumables at fixed or mobile blood drives.

You will welcome donors, assist with forms, guide them through the donation process, and address queries under supervision.