EUGENE MARAIS LABORATORY, PRETORIA


WE MAKE PATIENT CARE A PRIORITY. IF YOU DO, JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!


Path Care Vermaak is a partnership of pathologists in private practice across South Africa that has been assisting doctors and healthcare
professionals determine and confirm diagnoses since 1922. We are registered with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South
Africa) and all our laboratories are SANAS accredited.
An opportunity exists for a Reference Laboratory Manager to join the team at our Eugene Marais laboratory branch in Pretoria. We
are seeking an experienced individual with a proven track record of overseeing and managing a team of technical staff within a high
pressurised environment and whose personal impact includes assisting local management with the successful execution of the
business strategy and the achievement of medical and business outcomes. This individual’s track record must include motivating and
engaging employees, responding to service delivery needs within this location and positively interacting with stakeholders at all levels.

The successful candidate should consistently align with as well as achieve and embody the Path Care purpose and values.

• National diploma/degree as a Medical Technologist/Medical

Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technician in Clinical pathology

• Current registration with the HPCSA

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Relevant business management qualification is advantageous

(e.g., MDP Programme)

• Intermediate computer literacy (LIMS, Microsoft Office)

• Must be familiar with QA functions e.g. SOP & ECS reviews,

PRISM system etc.

• Must have at least 8 years of experience post HPCSA

registration as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory
Scientist/Medical Technician in a Clinical pathology
environment.

• Must ideally have a minimum of 5 years’ line management

experience with direct reports (e.g. people, processes,
financial systems, and controls).

• Experience in technical procedure implementation.

• Experience in staff training and development.

• Must have an acceptable performance record regarding the

technical and behavioural competencies including values-
based leadership required to perform in this position.

• General management (e.g., planning, organising, leading and

motivating people, other asset resources, processes, financial
systems, and controls).

• Ability to manage and optimise all site resources (intellectual

and physical resources including technology, people, finance,
and equipment) to achieve customer satisfaction and broad
Group and Area goals.


• Ability to optimise processes to achieve maximum
efficiencies through innovative thinking and proactive
problem-solving.

• Ability to manage and optimise all site resources

(intellectual and physical resources including technology,
people, finance, and equipment) to achieve customer
satisfaction and broad Group and Area goals.

• Advanced interpersonal relations and conflict resolution

skills.

• Effective verbal and electronic communication skills

(including report writing).

• Effective decision-making and planning skills.

• Ability to evidence emotional intelligence.

• Ability to influence and motivate staff evoking a sense of

purpose, effectively lead change management and focus
on team building and conflict management proactively
and positively.

• Ability to play a proactive role in the performance

management of staff which includes coaching and
mentoring of others by providing instruction, positive
models, and the opportunity to observe and learn.

• Ability to foster trust through fair and consistent

behaviours/actions, humility and compassion and an
unwavering high regard for confidentiality.

• Ability to manage a high-pressure environment, must be

extremely tenacious.

• Must have a proven track record of building and

maintaining positive relationships with internal/external
stakeholders.

Please note that all the shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a technical proficiency test to assess their level of competence.
Join the Path Care team and enjoy partnering with thought-leaders and experts in the pathology and diagnostics field while impacting on the lives of
patients. Your contribution to the company will be rewarded with a market-related remuneration package which includes a retirement fund
contribution and risk benefits (Group Life & Disability Cover), a health care allowance, discounted pathology tests and payment of HPCSA annual
registration. Through our partnership with The Path Care Academy, we emphasise our commitment to lifelong learning and development of our talent.
Applicants who meet the criteria and are interested in joining our dynamic team may email karien.vdermerwe@pathcare.net


Please indicate the position you are applying for – POST NUMBER 2896 and include a comprehensive CV and cover letter detailing the level and extent
of your knowledge, skills and competencies required for this position.
Please note: by applying for this position, your application will be subject to verification checks of your driver’s license, Identity Document, qualifications/proof of
registration, credit and criminal checks if required. Candidates must be willing to participate in a rigorous evaluation process.
Area-specific responsibilities include:

• Align and implement the area/group’s operational strategy within the business sites and provide support to the Senior Medical

Technologists regarding managing the day-to-day operations of the laboratory including HR, finance, staffing, quality matters and
auditing of systems.

• Prioritise customer care and align operations with the Path Care strategy, values, and purpose of optimising patient care through

excellence in pathology services.

• Create a customer service culture amongst all team members.

• Implement, streamline, and standardise operations/administrative related processes and SOPs.

• Build rapport and relationships with key stakeholders.

• Review business processes/systems on a continuous basis/make recommendation for continuous improvement and deliver

operational effectiveness through accurate, reliable, and fast service delivery.

• Manage cost drivers and implement financial processes and policies.

• Manage and comply with Quality Management systems.

• Support and ensure adherence to all Training and Development and HR initiatives, policies & procedures (including Employee

Relations and Wellness, Talent Acquisition/Talent Management, HR Administration, etc.)

• Implement and embody the one@Path Care organisational culture including creating a work environment which stimulates

morale, enhances employee engagement and increases productivity
Path Care is committed to the pursuit of excellence and diversity in achieving our equity targets and the organisation’s approved Emplo yment Equity plan will be considered
as part of the talent acquisition process. All qualified candidates including people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Key Performance Areas
Key Competency Requirements and Experience
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, 19th September 2024