Programme Head / National Cytology Coordinator
Isilumko StaffingJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa23 days ago
Job descriptionHonours degree Biomedical Sciences (NQF Level 8) Registration with the HPCSA as Cytotechnologist MSc Degree (Desirable) Ten (10) to 12 years post qualification Minimum of 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.
Key Job Responsibility
- 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 competency
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National Coordinator • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa