Quality Coordinator

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**Overview** This role is for a Quality Coordinator at National Health Laboratory Services, a consumer services company based out of 1 Modderfontein Road, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The main purpose of the job is to monitor and continuously improve the effectiveness of the quality system of diagnostic laboratories within a Business Unit, ensuring adherence to the principles of Good Laboratory Practice and ISO15189. **What you will do** * Develop, maintain, and review the Laboratory Manual and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) database to ensure contents are aligned with current laboratory practice and that documentation is appropriate and reflects current practice within the Business Unit. * Develop and maintain a system to control and distribute current SOPs in accordance with laboratory policy and to ensure compliance with ISO 15189 criteria. * Undertake regular intra and inter-departmental technical audits to assess effectiveness and ensure continued improvement of the quality system in line with ISO 15189 and other regulatory body requirements. * Track and monitor the clearance of non-conformances within the Business Unit. * Monitor and assist other laboratories within the Business Unit in preparing for accreditation. * Assist the area Quality Assurance Manager on quality system implementation to ensure uniformity throughout the Northern and Western Cape. * Facilitate Quality Assurance meetings and co-ordinate annual management review meeting to ensure continued self-assessment. * Train staff on ISO15189, QMS, and QC. * Provide input to Management on policy and planning in respect of quality systems to facilitate continuous improvement and uniformity within the Business Unit. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Job Type:** Full Time * **Qualification:** Bachelors or National Diploma, specifically a 3-year relevant Medical Technology Diploma/Degree and registration with HPCSA in an appropriate category (Clinical Pathology advantageous). * **Experience:** 5-10 years post qualification within an appropriate laboratory setting. * **Job Field:** Science * **Key Competencies:** * Assertiveness * Communication skills (written and verbal) * Knowledge of principles of good laboratory practice * Knowledge of quality management systems * Computer literacy * Internal Auditing * Ability to work under pressure * Conflict management * Coaching & Mentoring * Problem solving * Attention to detail * Driver’s License **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a professional with a medical technology background holding a relevant Diploma or Degree, registered with HPCSA, and possessing 5-10 years of post-qualification laboratory experience. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of good laboratory practices, quality management systems (including ISO 15189), and internal auditing. They must be assertive, possess excellent communication skills, be computer literate, capable of working under pressure, managing conflict, coaching, problem-solving, and exhibiting meticulous attention to detail. A valid Driver’s License is also required. The position is located in the Northern Cape or Western Cape. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/quality-coordinator-national-health-laboratory-services Source: myjobmag

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