Lancet Laboratories Learnerships South Africa 2021 - 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Gauteng, Limpopo, Northwest and Mpumalanga: 11 August 2021 (at 12 am)
Western Cape: 12 August 2021 (at 12 am)
KwaZulu-Natal: 13 August 2021 (at 12 am)

Be sure to apply on or before these dates - any applications submitted after these dates are late and will NOT be accepted.

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE LEARNERSHIP:

Lancet Laboratories has been operating in South Africa for more than 60 years as one of the county's leading private pathology centres with its main office located in Johannesburg. The company not only operates in the private healthcare environment, but also offers services in specialist pathology to the mining, insurance, and corporate sectors. Lancet processes over 1.8 million tests a month and as well as offers many pathology services such as molecular and cytogenetic investigations as well as advanced chemical analyses.

DETAILS ABOUT THE LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME:

Locations: KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo, Northwest and Mpumalanga
Duration: 24 months

Lancet is offering learnerships opportunity to candidates for the role of Student Phlebotomy Technician, at various branches across the country. The aim of the programme is to develop the candidate's values, skills, and knowledge within the medical pathology environment. The candidate will work a 42.5 hour work week and will be given a monthly stipend.

Candidates will be required to collect specimens and draw blood from all patients and donors, and attend theory and practical training learning programmes during this learnership. Once the candidate has successfully completed the learnership programme and HPSCA board examination, they will then have the opportunity to register with HPSCA as a qualified Phlebotomy Technician. The candidate will then be able to seek professional employment in medical pathology laboratories and donation organisations.

Key Performance Areas of the Programme:

Ensuring that all capillary and venous blood and non-blood specimens are collected for donation and medical purposes
Ensuring that housekeeping procedures are followed according to the safety protocols and relevant legislation
Attending all formal training programmes, such as practical training, lectures, and submission of assignments
Ensuring that your write and pass the Health Professional Council (HPCSA) board examination
Meeting all the contractual obligations of the learnership programme
Ensuring that you apply all principles of customer care and proudly represent the organisation

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 completed Matric
Must have achieved a minimum “D” symbol for Mathematics, English, and Biology in Matric
Must have a Bachelors of Science qualification (advantageous but not essential)
Must have 0-1 years work experience
Must be computer literate
Must have a knowledge and an understanding of Phlebotomy processes and procedures
Must be able to work with patients who are in distresses or nervous
Must have strong administrative skills
Must have high attention to detail
Must have a passion for customer care
Must be empathetic, flexible, professional, and patient
Must be a lateral thinker
Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE LEARNERSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted online for the following positions:
Lancet Laboratories Learnerships (Gauteng, Limpopo, Northwest and Mpumalanga)
(Reference number: 623681)

Lancet Laboratories Learnerships (Western Cape)
(Reference number: 621850)

Lancet Laboratories Learnerships (KwaZulu-Natal)
(Reference number: 619893)

Attach the following documents to your application:

A copy of your Identity Document
A copy of your Matric report/ results
Copies of your tertiary qualifications (if applicable)
An updated copy of your Curriculum Vitae

Please note: Candidates will be required to make their own arrangements for transport, accommodation, and food

CONTACT THE LEARNERSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this learnership programme, please contact Lancet directly:
Contact portal: http://www.lancet.co.za/contact-us/