Assistant Director Medical Biological Science/ Assistant Director Reproductive Clinical Technology Grade 1 – 2 at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Requirements for ASD Medical Biological Scientist : Master of science (NQF level 9) as well as registration with the Health Professional Council Of South Africa (HPCSA) in reproductive biology as a medical biological scientist.
• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration at the HPCSA, of which include 5 years appropriate experience in a supervising capacity.
• Requirements for ASD Clinical Technologist: B-Tech Degree (NQF Level 7) or Bachelor of Health Sciences (NQF Level 8) Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Reproductive Biology as a Reproductive Clinical Technologist
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience post-registration with the HPCSA Master’s Degree in Reproductive Biology, along with a minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience in Reproductive Biology.
• Experience in supervisory or managerial roles will serve as an advantage. Strong leadership and practical capabilities in assisted reproduction techniques.
• Aptitude in problem solving and troubleshooting in assisted reproduction techniques, proficiency in service-delivery, experience with advance laboratory equipment and research related databases; experience in the HPCSA training program for medical biological scientist interns in reproductive biology.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; accuracy and attention to detail; good administration and organizing skills of daily laboratory operations; ability to work under pressure, independently.

Duties :

• Assist in the development and implementation of the goals of the department. Work within a team and assist in the management of the Assisted Reproduction program. This entails service delivery, though the development, implementation and monitoring of guidelines for operational efficiency.
• This also includes risk (prevention-based activities) and total quality management. Short and Long-term planning to integrate resources with policies and required activities. Monitor laboratory systems, and process outcomes, to determine skills training standards of staff and interns.
• Administrative functions include performance management of staff and students according to set policies and to monitor continuous education development of the team.
• Create an environment of continuous technology development, education and training, through the awareness of the most relevant tools and techniques.
• Motivate and guide interns according to the HPCSA curriculum, guidelines and subject specific documentation. Initiate, supervise and support research projects and proposals for post-graduate studies.

Closing Date : 31-10-2025