Reference: JHB003975-RM-1

Background:

Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences

WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives

Division: HIV Sero Molecular

Main purpose of the job:

To analyze, interpret and produce Participant results from human specimens and to maintain the quality management system for the laboratory

Location:

Key performance areas:

Receive and label samples
Check and verify that details on tubes and labels correspond with laboratory requisition form
Check suitability of samples to be analyzed
Check the tests requested are correct
Perform instrument maintenance for both manual and automated instruments
Carry out test for HIV (serology and molecular testing)
Analyze and interpret the results
Follow up on incomplete tests and ensure completion thereof
Enter results in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Verify Participant CD4 and Viral load results using Lab Track
Store samples as per SOP
Maintain professional body registrations and CPD
Apply and interpret results of IQC and EQA
Report quality related issues
Troubleshoot laboratory problems and report to Supervisor/Manager
Report and record non-conformances within the QMS to management
Conform to accreditation requirements
Review and implement changes to SOPs in order to ensure the laboratory is constantly able to provide a high quality, cost effective and correct results
Assist with method validation

Required minimum education and training:

Professional Body Registration:

Required minimum work experience:

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

Experience in working in an HIV laboratory
Experience in carrying out HIV serology and or molecular tests
Certification in good clinical laboratory practice (GCLP) and basic health and safety
Attendance of CEU courses
Exceptional organizational and administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and laboratory systems
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

TO APPLY:

Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV and a cover letter (maximum one page)
Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
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Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
Closing date: 05 August 2026
Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note:

WHC, in accordance with its 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
AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

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Medical Technologist (12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Wits Health Consortium)

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