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  • Posted: Aug 14, 2024
    Deadline: Aug 20, 2024
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    The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is the national public health institute of South Africa, providing reference microbiology, virology, epidemiology, surveillance and public health research and training to support the government’s response to communicable disease threats. The NICD assists in the planning of policies and programm...
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    Medical Scientist(Centre for Healthcare Associated Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance and Mycology)

    REFERENCE NUMBER: NICD0824/001-02

    Key Job Responsibilities

    • Contribute to the management of diagnostic services for resistant bacterial pathogens, fungal pathogens, and pathogens causing healthcare-associated infections by overseeing daily operations of the laboratory/ies; recommending specialized tests/procedures to be used, interpretation, authorization, and communication of the results
    • Use expertise and specialized knowledge to advise medical professionals on appropriate testing and interpretation of results
    • Apply expertise in a variety of laboratory tests including molecular detection techniques and sequencing, and other testing including culturing of bacteria and fungi
    • Contribute to the management of the quality system including the implementation of appropriate quality assurance procedures, audit the quality control (QC) results, preventative and corrective actions
    • Contribute to the management of SANAS accreditation requirements and support maintenance and expansion of the accreditation schedule
    • Perform independent and collaborative research producing complex and scientific reports and be responsible for overall management of multiple research projects, interpretation, techniques, and procedures
    • Develop and implement proposals/protocols/new technologies/new approaches
    • Publish peer-reviewed articles and participate in scientific forums such as conferences
    • Be involved in the development of research grant funding applications and the management of such grants
    • Provide training and formal supervision of staff and students at all levels

    Minimum Requirements and Key Competencies

    • MSc or equivalent in Medical Science or relevant field/PhD preferred
    • Registration with HPCSA (Microbiology) required
    • ≥ 5 years’ experience as a scientist; at least 1 year of laboratory management experience
    • In-depth knowledge of bacterial, fungal diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and healthcare-associated infections required
    • Experience with the implementation of ISO15189 required
    • Demonstrate a track record of scientific writing and scientific communication at conferences (≥10 and at least 2 first or last author research-focused)
    • ≥10 conference proceedings (at least ≥2 international)
    • Successfully supervise/co-supervise BSc Hons, MSc, MMED, PhD (successful graduation of at least 3 postgraduates and at least 2 currently under supervision/co-supervision)
    • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) recommended
    • Good interpersonal skills recommended
    • Analytical thinking with attention to detail recommended
    • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and independently recommended
    • Problem-solving skills recommended
    • Ability to work under pressure and deal with high work volumes while keeping abreast with academic literature recommended

    Method of Application

    GUIDELINES TO APPLICANTS

    • If you meet the requirements, kindly email a detailed CV to the relevant Practitioner/Administrator (Human Resources), quoting the reference number and the job title. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
    • Proof of current registration with a Professional body (e.g., HPCSA, SANC, etc.) and other supporting documents should accompany all applications e.g., qualification’s identity document, drivers license etc.
    • Response Email addresses of the relevant HR representative and is supplied at the end of each regional advert. The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application has been received. Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
    • Candidates’ credentials will be subjected to criminal record checks, citizen verification, financial record checks, qualification/Study verification, previous employment verification, and social media accounts behavior/comments verifications.
    • Candidates may be required to undergo competency/psychometric assessments, presentations, typing tests, or any other related assessments.
    •  All health professional roles may be subjected to further assessment in line with the applicable proficiency matrix to determine the correct level.
    • At its discretion, The NHLS reserves the right to remove the advertisement and or not to appoint.
    • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
    • These positions are open to all employees of the NHLS Including the employees who are on contract in similar or different positions.
    • Internal employees are required to complete a period of twelve months in their current role before they can be eligible to apply for transfer.
    • The NHLS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The filing of posts will be guided by the NHLS employment Equity Targets.
    • Successful applicants will be remunerated on the entry level of the published pay scale associated with the advertised position grade and in line with the recruitment and selection policy, salary offer clause. This means that the remuneration of an applicant who is successful for a position that is lower than his/her current job grade will be adjusted downward with effect from the date of appointment.

    Enquiries: May be directed to;

    Kgaogelo Mkwanazi 011386 6090, Zinhle Buthelezi: 011 885 5404, Kgaogelo Mkwanazi 011386 6090, or Palesa Nong 011 386 6425

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