Environmental Health Technician & Lab Coordinator

Durban University of Technology; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) invites applications for the Department of Community Health Studies to coordinate Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) in Environmental Health. The role requires a health sciences or science degree with HE experience, including microbiology lab work and HPCSA registration.

You will plan practicals, manage student registrations, and prepare WIL reports for HPCSA submission.

Qualifications

• BTech/BSc/BHSc in Health Sciences or Science.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in higher education, including 1 year coordinating WIL activities.
• Practical knowledge of Microbiology with at least 2 years’ laboratory work.
• Experience compiling WIL reports for submission to the HPCSA.
• Experience registering students and graduates with the HPCSA.
• At least 1 year coordinating SETA-funded WIL activities and compiling close-out reports.
• Master’s degree in Health Sciences is advantageous.
• Good communication and facilitation skills; SAP proficiency; understanding of Municipal Health Services; valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Organise and facilitate laboratory practicals and guide students in the use of relevant equipment.
• Arrange and plan fieldwork excursions for students as directed by academic staff
• Prepare equipment and materials for teaching and learning where required
• Ensure that all teaching and learning venues are well maintained, fully functional and compliant to health and safety requirements.
• Update and maintain the inventory of departmental equipment.
• Carry out registration of students with the HPCSA
• Compile WIL reports for submission to the HPCSA.
• Financial administration (create requisitions for assigned student requirements, and ensure receipt and proper documenting of received services).
• Any other issues as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

BTech / BSc / BHSc in Health Sciences or Science

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) invites applications for the Department of Community Health Studies to coordinate Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) in Environmental Health. The role requires a health sciences or science degree with HE experience, including microbiology lab work and HPCSA registration.

You will plan practicals, manage student registrations, and prepare WIL reports for HPCSA submission.