Job Ref #: DTHF-155
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST 

ONE (1) YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT 

MASIPHUMELELE; FISH HOEK   

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.? 

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future. 

The main purpose of this position is to provide laboratory support for all studies at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation Clinical Research Site at Masiphumelele.

Job Requirements

• National Diploma in Medical Technology, registration with the HPCSA as Medical Technologist/ Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice Training certificate (GCLP)
• 2–5 years laboratory work experience
• Must be able to read gram slides and Nugent scoring
• Technical knowledge and skills  
• Knowledge of the use of chemical substances, biohazardous substances, and safe laboratory practices and knowledge of health and safety regulations
• To be mindful of confidentiality
• Interact with clinic staff daily
• Excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative
• Good communication and training skills
• Ability to organize own workload
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Computer literacy
• Be tactful and respectful
• Good administrative skills
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadline
• Willing to work overtime and weekends (If required)

Advantageous:

• Clinical trials/research experience
• Tertiary qualification in a life science field
• Transportation of dangerous Goods/ International Air Transport Association Training Certificate (IATA)
• Good Clinical practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP)

Responsibilities:

Monitoring, evaluating and reporting

• Responsible for performing weekly internal quality control (IQC) on all rapid test kits according to
• SOP’s and Laboratory Quality Management Plan.
• Perform external quality assurance (EQA) on a rotational basis as per SOP’s and Laboratory Quality Management Plan
• Report laboratory related incidences as per site SOP’s and workplace guidelines
• Report to study coordinators or doctors of abnormal on-site rapid test results as per study protocols (e.g. positive or discordant HIV result)

Laboratory testing and processing

• Ensure appropriate labelling of collected samples (blood, swabs, urine, etc.)
• Check sample identification against laboratory requisition forms (internal and external)
• Ensure correct processing of samples in the laboratory as per specific protocol requirements (e.g. correct centrifugation speeds are used)

Laboratory facility maintenance

• Perform weekly and monthly preventive maintenance on all laboratory equipment (e.g. cleaning of centrifuges)
• Ensure clean and safe working environment (e.g. checking eyewash bottles for contamination).
• Record and monitor laboratory temperatures daily.
• Respond to temperature SMS alerts when required.
• Assist with up-to-date inventory control (e.g. alert senior technologists when orders need to be placed)

Laboratory administration

• Liaise with study coordinators when resolving queries with local and international laboratories (e.g. samples need to be re-tested).
• Ensure testing log sheets and QC documentation are correctly filled in and filed according to SOP’s and Laboratory Quality Management Plan.
• Participate in site meetings and sponsor calls.
• Undergo training in new and updated research protocols.

Values fit:  Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence 

Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 22 May 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.

I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.

I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.

This job may be removed before it expires.

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organization committed to the protection of children.

For more information about the organization please visit our website.