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