National Cytology Co-Ordinator JHB NORTH

Affirmative Portfolios; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 169 000 - 1 376 000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization is seeking a National Cytology Co-Ordinator in Johannesburg North. This role involves overseeing cytology techniques and aligning with national policies. Ideal candidates should have an Honours degree in Biomedical Sciences, HPCSA registration, and significant management experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are crucial. Join a team focused on improving cervical cancer screening services.

Qualifications

• 10 to 12 years post qualification experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years management experience.
• Knowledge of Cytology technology and discipline processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement cytology techniques aligned with national policies.
• Facilitate NHLS participation in policy development.
• Coordinate the national cytology priority programme.
• Ensure customer-centric cytology service provision.
• Manage partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate cervical cancer screening trends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Presentation skills

Statistical interpretation skills

Troubleshooting and problem solving skills

Advising and decision making

Deadline driven

Ability to work under pressure

Conflict management skills

Education

Honours degree Biomedical Sciences (NQF Level 8)

Registration with the HPCSA as Cytotechnologist

MSc Degree (Desirable)

Tools

Knowledge of ERP system

Knowledge of good laboratory principles and practices

Job description

National Cytology Co-Ordinator JHB NORTH

Medical / Emergency / Health / Lab

JHB North, Johannesburg - Gauteng

National Cytology Co-Ordinator

Johannesburg North

R1 375 313pa

Key Job Responsibilities

• To oversee, coordinate, advise, facilitate and implement the most appropriate cytology technique / technology in line with the NHLS and NDOH strategic objectives
• To facilitate NHLS participation in policy development and future policy reviewal
• To coordinate, facilitate and implement Cytology national priority programme in line with cervical cancer screening policy
• To promote and align NHLS Cytology service delivery to the needs and expectations of the clients
• To ensure customer centric cytology service provision as determined by the NHLS strategic objectives
• To establish and manage a healthy partnership / relationship with both internal and external key role-players in the field
• To analyse, monitor, evaluate and report on cervical cancer screening trends and challenges pertaining to the implementation of the programme
• To explore the international technology development in order to prepare NHLS service to be dynamic to the emerging technology changes
• To advise and participate in the NDOH processes for protocol / algorithm development and policy development
• To ensure that all cytology laboratories are SANS accredited as per national policy requirement.
• Advise and participate on the appropriate financial model to be used for costing cytology tests.

Minimum requirements & key competencies

• Honours degree Biomedical Sciences (NQF Level 8)
• Registration with the HPCSA as Cytotechnologist
• MSc Degree (Desirable)
• Ten (10) to twelve (12) years post qualification experience
• Minimum of seven (7) years management experience
• Knowledge of Cytology technology
• Knowledge of cytology discipline process and procedures
• Knowledge of ERP system
• Knowledge of good laboratory principles and practices
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Presentation skills
• Statistical interpretation skills
• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Advising and decision making
• Deadline driven
• Ability to work under pressure
• Conflict management skills

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