First Line Processing Shift Supervisor(SANBS)
- Job Title: First Line Processing Shift Supervisor
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Organisation: South African National Blood Service (SANBS)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Published: 23 hours ago
Role Purpose:
As a Shift Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for managing the blood processing lab operations during your shift. Your primary goals include ensuring:
Safe and compliant blood component processing
Staff supervision and training
Product quality and safety
Operational efficiency and documentation accuracy
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Management
Oversee the receipt, inspection, and processing of whole blood into components.
Ensure storage and handling meet safety standards.
Maintain up-to-date, accurate records of processing and product outcomes.
Supervise and guide shift employees and trainees.
Handle equipment maintenance and calibration in line with SOPs.
Quality Assurance
Ensure processes align with SANBS policies and ISO 15189, GMP, and SANAS standards.
Identify quality gaps and implement improvement strategies.
Prevent contamination and product loss through compliance.
Financial & Administrative
Work within budget parameters.
Maintain lab documentation, reporting, and scheduling.
Staff Supervision & Training
Manage and develop a team of lab staff and trainees.
Conduct training, assessments, and sign-off of competencies.
Communication & Collaboration
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and respond professionally to queries.
Represent the shift in broader operational discussions.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
Education:
HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion) – Compulsory
Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience in Blood Transfusion laboratory operations
Knowledge of:
SANAS documentation and ISO15189
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
BCEA, OSH Act
Internal SANBS policies and procedures
Key Competencies:
Cognitive:
Attention to detail
Problem-solving & decision-making
Strong planning and monitoring
Personal:
Ethical and assertive
Flexible and results-driven
Belief in SANBS’s mission
Interpersonal:
Customer service orientation
Relationship-building and teamwork
Conflict resolution and effective communication
Technical:
Strong lab skills
Systems and administrative competence
Leadership:
Staff motivation
Competency assessment
People development
Special Requirements:
Willing to work shifts, weekends, and overtime
Local and national travel
Must be physically healthy, detail-oriented, and have good eyesight
Why Consider This Role?
Be a leader in a mission-critical healthcare environment
Grow into senior operations, lab management, or quality control positions
Contribute directly to saving lives through blood services
Join a respected, national non-profit organisation