German Speaking Medical Donor Coordinator

Pillango Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical coordination organization in Cape Town is looking for a candidate to oversee donor support and coordination for medical evaluations and testing. The successful applicant should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 1-2 years of relevant experience, fluent in both German and English. The position offers a salary between R30k to R35k per month and requires good IT and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years work experience in a high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Notify donors identified as potential matches for patients.
• Support medical teams in coordinating national and international donations.
• Oversee documentation, transport logistics, and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Fluent in German and English

Good IT skills, including use of MS Office

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Large database / CRM systems

Job description

Oversee donor support and coordination for potential donor matches, managing medical evaluations, testing, appointments, and guiding donors through the entire process while facilitating communication with all international and national stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Notify donors that they have been identified as a potential match for a patient, to educate and consent donors and facilitate the management of the process.
• Support medical teams in coordinating national and international donations, conducting donor information sessions, evaluating donor eligibility, managing medical assessments, and ensuring communication with coordinators.
• Oversee documentation, transport logistics, permits, and customs clearance, while maintaining relationships with stakeholders and ensuring financial and contractual obligations are met. Investigate quality incidents, maintain Standard Operating Procedures, and stay informed on stem cell donation developments.

Requirements

It is not expected that the successful candidate will necessarily have experience / competency in all the areas highlighted below.

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) or relevant vocational training.
• 1-2 plus years work experience, working in a high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of, or ability to understand, medical terminology, case-note documentation, medical history documentation.
• Experience of working with large database / CRM systems.

Skills and Abilities

• Fluent in German and English (written and verbal).
• Willingness to become acquainted with, and understand, a very specific discipline / branch of medical science.
• Good IT skills, including use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel on occasions for training and workshops, both nationally and internationally.
• Ability to work in line with POPI and with an understanding of donor and patient confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A heart for community and making a positive contribution to society.

The salary bracket for the role is around R30k - R35k CTC p / m. Note that it is the client's prerogative, regardless of advertised package, to offer a market related salary considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience.

NOTE: We ONLY accept online applications. We do not consider direct applications via Whatsapp or email.