Medical Technologist Grade at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• National Diploma in Medical Technology /Degree in Biotechnology or equivalent Qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Technologist. Grade 1: no experience after registration.
• Assertiveness, good interpersonal skill. Basic understanding of financial matters. General Management, communication, presentation, analytical and computer skills. Ability to generate Reports in excel.

Duties :

• Assist in reducing laboratory and SANBS expenditure. Screening of laboratory, blood, and blood products requested to minimise inefficiencies. Assist in aligning NHLS and SANBS accounts to the facility units/wards cost centres.
• Monthly verification of both NHLS and SANBS invoices. Provide hospital management with monthly trend analysis reports on laboratory, blood, and blood product usage.
• Intercept test where insufficient data has been supplied on the request forms. Facilitate regular uploading clinician’s details onto NHLS Laboratory information system. Arrange training on laboratory and SANBS -related matters.
• Ensure the availability of POCT in the Hospital. Compiling and reporting monthly electronic gatekeeping (EGK) savings.

Closing Date : 07-11-2025