Additional information :
- WITS MRU is a division of the Wits Health Consortium under the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the University of the Witwatersrand
- They are committed to supporting the millennium development goals aimed at gender equity, maternal and child health and combatting HIV
- These guide their work which focuses on sexual and reproductive health with research being conducted in microbicides, barrier methods, service integration, and contraception
- Wits MRU conducts clinical, behavioural, operations and implementation science research and support health systems strengthening including capacity building and technical support
Main purpose of the job:
- The performance of laboratory investigations and taking full responsibility for the results produced as well as the interpretation thereof
- Shipment and storage of samples to external labs and perform quality control testing
Location:
- WITS MRU Durban - Commercial City Research Site
Key performance areas:
- Prepare, run and record laboratory tests results
- Laboratory administration
- Quality Control
- Storage and shipment of specimens
Required minimum education and training:
- National Certificate in Medical/Lab Technician (Clinical Pathology/Virology)
- Health Professions Council of South Africa (Medical/Lab Technician)
- Valid Driver’s License
Required minimum work experience:
- 2 years of experience in a laboratory environment
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
- Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)certification
- Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Clinical research experience will be an advantage
- Computer Literacy
Please note that this vacancy is a Fixed Term Contract until March 2026
TO APPLY:
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above requirements will not be considered for the respective position.
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- The closing date for all applications: 17 January 2025.
- Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note:
- AJ Personnel is only responsible for the advertising and response handling of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
- AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
- Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
- Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks from the closing date can consider their application to be unsuccessful.
