Ampath Laboratories Learnership: Technician Microbiology (East London, Eastern Cape) South Africa 2021 - 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
18 July 2021.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE LEARNERSHIP:
Ampath Laboratories (Ampath) is one of South Africa's leading pathology laboratories, specialising in professional and top-quality pathology and laboratory medicine services. These services are provided to their many patients and medical practitioners, with Ampath adding value to service and improving outcomes for their patients. As such, their services have been recognised for quick turnaround time, accurate testing, honing in on clinical consultations, as well as employing professional data-processing support systems, thus staying ahead of the curve. Ampath holds a partnership with their wide national network of over 300 facilities, including regional laboratories, laboratories, service depots, and satellite (SAT) laboratories. Ampath serves about 40% of the South African private healthcare market and performs more than 75 000 clinical analyses a day!
DETAILS ABOUT THE LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME:
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Ampath Laboratories is offering a Learnership opportunity to a young candidate interested in becoming a Microbiology Technician. The job grade is Grade 14 and the programme will require 40 weekly hours of work on a full-time basis.
The candidate's main purpose in this role will be to perform bench work in line with the criteria and standards on all the benches in the Microbiology Laboratory and media department.
Key Performance Areas of the Programme:
- Promoting the image of Ampath
- Ensuring that you maintain excellent client relations
- Providing assistance with maintaining the best practice within the laboratory by performing general tasks
- Ensuring that all receiving and resulting tasks on the Meditech System are performed to ensure the correct preparation, handling, and recording of results and specimens
- Ensuring sufficient delivery of results by processing specimens on benches
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:
Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:
- Must have a valid South African Identity Document or Work Permit
- Must have completed Matric (NSC)
- Must have passed English, Life Sciences, and Mathematics as subjects in Matric
- Must have completed an HPCSA Registration in Relevant Register and Practice Field
- Must have knowledge of HPCSA regulations
- Must have knowledge of Meditech System
- Must have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA)
- Must be driven and dedicated
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE LEARNERSHIP POSITION:
Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
Ampath Laboratories Learnership: Technician Microbiology (East London, Eastern Cape)
(Reference number: R2770 Learner Technician Microbiology)
Attach the following documents to your application:
- A certified copy of your South African Identity Document or Work Permit
- An updated Curriculum Vitae
- Any other supporting documents
Please note:
- Emailed and faxed applications will NOT be considered
- If you have not heard a response within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful
CONTACT THE LEARNERSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:
For any queries related to this learnership programme, please contact Ampath Laboratories directly:
East London
Telephone numbers: 043 703 4320 / 043 703 4321 / 043 703 4322
Operating times: Monday to Friday, 06h00 – 18h00, Saturday to Sunday and Public Holidays, 07h00 - 12h00