Vacant Posts at Western Cape Blood Service

 Main Purpose:

Collection, delivery and transfers of scheduled and emergency blood to and from Hospitals, Blood Banks, Mobile Clinics and Blood Donation Centres. Transportation of Staff and Donors.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• A code 8 (B), driver’s licence with PDP and without endorsements
• A Matric certificate
• 3 years previous commercial driving experience prerequisite

 A combination of the following skills, knowledge and attributes is required:

• Neat and well groomed
• Have a friendly disposition and show a keen interest in the work. A willingness to work as part of a team is essential.
• The working hours are variable
• Must be able to work shifts and weekend work

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 Main Purpose:

Supervises a team of staff, co-ordinating the processing of the whole blood into various blood products required for patients’ blood component therapy. Maintains a competent team and meets processing requirements of time constraints and quality according to procedures and blood transfusion standards. Trains and mentors’ new incumbents and interns.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Medical Technician Certificate (Blood Transfusion) or Lab Assistant Qualification with
• 3 years’ experience in Processing
• Registration with HPCSA
• Computer literate
• Drivers licence would be advantageous
• The working hours are variable, shift work is required with weekend work if needed..

A combination of the following skills, knowledge and attributes is required:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a friendly disposition and show keen interest in the work. 
• A willingness to work as part of a team is essential
• Proven leadership skills

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Main Purpose:

Supervises and co-ordinates team to prepare untested blood for processing. Labels tested blood and blood products and the safe discard of unsuitable units. Trains and mentors’ new incumbents and interns.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Medical Technician Certificate (Blood Transfusion) OR
• Lab Assistant Qualification with 3 years’ experience in processing
• Registration with HPCSA
• Computer literate
• Drivers licence would be advantageous
• The working hours are variable, shift work is required with weekend work if needed.

A combination of the following skills, knowledge and attributes is required:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a friendly disposition and show keen interest in the work. 
• A willingness to work as part of a team is essential
• Proven leadership skills