Contributes as a member of the regional management team to the operational planning for the Region and implement operational plan of the Business Unit to ensure achievement of set performance. Ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources to achieve all required performance objectives/targets. Conduct client liaison with external bodies e.g. health district management to foster harmonious relations. Responsible for the development and management of both operational and capital budgets to ensure the most effective utilisation of financial resources, maintenance of costs within budget and the achievement of profitability objectives. Responsible for human resources management to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relation within business unit. Oversee and monitor the procurement process to ensure optimal stock levels, cost containment and appropriate selection of equipment and services in compliance with legislation, policy and approved budgetary framework. Ensure the implementation of agreement relating to equipment, logistics, security, cleaning, utilities, building maintenance etc. of business unit to ensure delivery of cost effective services in line with the needs of the business. Ensure the implementation of health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure the implementation of all necessary processes and procedures, compliance with legislation and the achievement of a healthy, safe and environmentally friendly environment in line with objectives.

Manages the correct application of quality assurance processes and standard operating procedures to ensure corrective actions are taken as required.Reviews and implements change to standard operating procedures in order to ensure the laboratory is constantly able to provide a high quality, cost effective and safe service.Oversee and monitor equipment calibration and maintenance to ensure accurate and reliable results. Oversee asset management and procurement of goods to ensure the most effective utilization of resources, optimize stock levels, reduce costs and ensure availability of required stock at all times. Generate management reports as required to monitor work and performance status of the laboratory and take corrective action when required.Liaises with customers in order to resolve service related issues, maintain a positive image of the organization and promote the services of the laboratory.Accountable for the implementation and maintenance of the quality system that governs the laboratory and service components of the Department to ensure compliance with the principles of Good Laboratory Practice and the fulfillment of SANAS accreditation requirements.Contributes to the development of an annual operational budget, and monitors and controls expenses against budget in order to control costs and maximize the profitability of the lab.Oversee the implementation and correct application of all NHLS policies and procedures to ensure compliance.Plans and manages the activities of staff to ensure they achieve their performance objectives and ensure the most optimal utilization of available resources.Participate in the delivery and promotion of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities within the department/laboratory to contribute to staff development and in compliance with HPCSA requirements.Trains and develops staff to ensure they have skills required by the organization and are able to achieve their performance objectives.

Ensure that equipment is maintained in terms of defined processes and procedures and where applicable prepare reagents.Manage the data required for the efficient functioning and smooth running of the lab in order to meet statutory and clinical requirements.Ensure that quality services are supplied to customers by monitoring work, staff and equipment obtain maximised outcomes.Comply with policies of the NHLS, accreditation procedures, SOPs and safety regulations in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS).Conduct, process and interpret tests in terms of prescribed procedures, monitoring quality at all times.Verify and report results (interpreting where applicable) and ensuring that results are delivered timeously.Undertake trouble shooting wherever necessary e.g. identifying and solving: technical and conceptual problems.Participate in the delivery of Continuing Professional Development/ (CPD) activities within the department/laboratory to contribute to staff development and in compliance with HPCSA requirements each and train laboratory personnel, medical colleagues and community health workers etc. in laboratory skills and health sciences to ensure that a high standard of laboratory service is delivered

Overseeing the implementation of company's policies and also giving support to the phlebotomists and couriers in the lab operation and personell. Ensuring the availability of the consumables for the lab to operate with no disruptions. Ensuring that all lab equipments are serviced in time, maintainaned as per manufactures instruction, running of IQC and EQA for the lab to ensure the quality of results we are giving to our clients are of required quality. Generating monthly report as dor the operation of the laboratory.

Responsible for ensuring a smooth operation of the lab andproviding of high quality results to our clients. Also give support to the phlebotomist and couriers departments.

Instruments worked on : P and E Modular