Quality Auditor: TQM (Technical) - Centurion

Advert Reference: P15469

Job Title: Quality Auditor: TQM (Technical) - Centurion

Closing Date: 2025/04/04

Position Available From: 2025-03-28

Area: Centurion

Actual Place Of Work: Centurion

Position Type: Full-Time

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Conditions: 5 day Work Week (South Africa)

Purpose of Position: Responsible for performing internal audits for the relevant laboratories and departments. Identify areas for improvement to uphold the quality and compliance of all laboratories.

Requirements:

1. HPCSA Registration as a Technician / Technologist (Required)
2. Relevant Medical Technician / Medical Technologist qualification (Required)
3. Training in ISO 15189 Medical laboratories - requirements for quality and competence (Required)

Required Experience:

1. 3 years of experience working with Quality Control; accreditation; safety and audit procedures within a laboratory environment
2. 4 years of experience working as a Medical Technician or a Medical Technologist within a laboratory environment
3. Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work to identify nonconformities and areas for improvement
4. Awareness of accreditation requirements for pathology laboratories and support services
5. Computer skills to use computer technology effectively (MS Office, Open Office, Adobe Professional, Document Server, OneDrive and applications)
6. ISO 15189 Internal Auditor experience
7. Knowledge of best practices for training staff on quality standards and procedures
8. Knowledge of health and safety regulations applicable to support services
9. Knowledge of relevant healthcare regulations and standards
10. Numerical reasoning skills to perform basic numerical calculations (e.g. additions, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages)
11. Proficiency in using quality management software and tools
12. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders
13. Understanding of QMS principles, practices, and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 15189)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and conduct internal system audits, for on-site or remote audits, for the Ampath laboratories to ensure quality standards are adhered to
2. Coordinate and perform Clinical trial source data audits at regular intervals
3. Maintain good client relations to promote the image of Ampath
4. Monitor safety requirements and quality management to ensure that relevant safety and quality standards are upheld
5. Perform administrative tasks for TQM training and present Tweets to ensure relevant staff competency levels are upheld
6. Perform administrative tasks to ensure correct recording and handling of audit data and departmental documentation
7. Perform SANAS-required administration duties for assessment applications, when required
8. Stay updated with the latest developments in quality management and safety standards

Applicants must have a South African ID or a valid South African work permit. We do not accept any faxed or emailed CVs. If we have not contacted you within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.