Job vacancy Chief Medical Technologist 1

Kingston

OrganisationMinistry of Health and WellnessReferenceVAC-51188Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesHealthcare & MedicalLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits$5,055,684 per annumDate Posted05/07/2024Expiry Date19/07/2024Supervise daily operations and staff, ensure compliance with ISO standards, process workload efficiently, report performance metrics, manage supplies, and participate in the development of new technologies and cost-saving procedures.

 

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Technologist II 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.
• 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 form a reputable academic institution
• 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
• 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)

6 Oct, 2024 (28 days left)