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P15411 Medical Scientist - Pretoria Histology (Lynnwood)Job Title:
Medical Scientist - Pretoria Histology (Lynnwood)Closing Date:
2025/06/03Position Available From:
2025-03-25Area:
Lynnwood TshwaneActual Place Of Work:
Lynnwood TshwanePosition Type:
Full-TimeWeekly Hours:
40Time Conditions:
5 day Work Week (South Africa)Purpose of Position:
Responsible for overseeing and guiding the training of employees and interns within the Histopathology laboratory. This role ensures that all team members achieve high levels of theoretical and practical competence. Additionally, this role fosters a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.Requirements:
Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours (Required), HPCSA registration as Medical Scientist (Anatomical Pathology) (Required)Required Experience:
3 years post qualification experience as a Medical Scientist within Histopathology laboratory environment, Clear and effective communication skills to provide instructions, constructive feedback, and guidance. This includes active listening and the ability to explain complex concepts in an understandable way, Effective problem solving skills to address and resolve issues, In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations and HPCSA standards to ensure full compliance in all practices, particularly regarding internships, Knowledge of research methodologies, including designing experiments, conducting studies, and writing research papers, Knowledge of various teaching methods, techniques, and approaches, Proficiency in using medical software for patient records, data management, and other healthcare applications, Strong leadership and mentoring skills to set a good example and to motivate interns to develop their skills and work ethic, Time management skills fficiently managing your time and helping interns prioritise their tasks ensures that learning objectives are met within the given timeframeKey Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough assessments of staff performance to make informed judgments regarding their competence and areas for improvement, Design and develop comprehensive, outcomes-based training materials and competency assessment tools to facilitate effective skill transfer and professional development, Maintain good client relations to promote the image of Ampath, Oversee the training and portfolio sign off for intern medical scientists, ensuring they meet all the required competencies, Perform Histopathology techniques, Prepare, maintain and ensure compliance with accreditation standards for the intern medical scientist training laboratoryApplicants 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.
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