Salary: $5,055,684 per annum
JOB PURPOSE
Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Technologist 11 performs scientific/technical activities in a Type C Hospital Laboratory, Type IV Health Centre Laboratory or a section in any department of Regional/Specialist Hospital Laboratory, National Public Health Laboratory, National Blood Transfusion Service to inform and support patient care decisions and treatment; public health policy decisions, surveillance, monitoring, intervention and control of communicable and non-communicable disease conditions in the healthcare system.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Supervise the day-to-day operation of the department and responsibilities of staff in accordance with established goals.
- Assist in the compliance of good work practices by staff as required by the ISO standard.
- Ensure that the workload is processed in a timely and efficient manner, and that performance targets are met.
- Report all key performance indicators to supervisor.
- Prepared monthly report or submit data for monthly report for the laboratory or section of the department or laboratory in a timely fashion.
- Report to the supervisor when there is an incident which may cause a service delivery failure
- Manage the ordering and maintenance of reagent and consumables for the optimal performance of all aspects of the work undertaken in the laboratory or section of the department/laboratory.
- Collect and collate the inventory of blood and blood components within the department (where applicable) and submit to supervisor.
- Participate in the selection of new laboratory instruments and the development of new technologies to enable an improved and more efficient service.
- Assist in the investigation of revenue saving procedures and cost analysis of service delivery while maintaining the quality of the laboratory or section of the department/laboratory operation
TECHNICAL
- Evaluates the findings of investigation of clinical and non-clinical incidents relating to the specialized department or laboratory. Example, to screen gynae/non gynae Cytology Slides / Cases, in accordance with the Quality Management System in place.
- Participates in research/project proposal to improve test method, turnaround time and the performance of the service.
- Prepares Department/Laboratory Procedure Manual/Policies/Test Algorithms leading to rewriting and/or updating, or writing new procedures.
- Collate proficiency test results and submit results for validation.
- Participate in the reviews and implementation of appropriate corrective action for the proficiency test report.
- Bring to the attention abnormal laboratory findings and trends to the relevant health care professional (Consultants/Requesting Medical Officer/Public Health Nurse/Public Health Inspector) in accordance to the standard operating procedures and MOH policies.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from a reputable academic institution
- Diploma in Cytotechnology from a reputable institution/association such as CASMET.
- Licensed Medical Technologist with the Council, Professions Supplemental to Medicine (CPSM) in Jamaica
- Training in Supervisory Management
- Six (6) years minimum experience at the supervisory level and Four (4) years experience in a clinical laboratory as a Cytotechnologist
- Training in Laboratory Quality Management Systems and Laboratory Standard (ISO 15189/ISO 17025/ISO 9001)
- Knowledge of computer applications and usage
- Extensive knowledge in or expert in one or more of the following disciplines: Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunohematology, Histology and Cytology
- Be a member of one or both Medical Technology professional association (CASMET/MTAJ)
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than November 15, 2024, to:
Director
Senior Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
40 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5
The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.