National Quality Assurance Manager

• Manage the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance schemes of THE COMPANY to assist laboratories in achieving optimal performance standards.
• Advise on THE COMPANY subscriptions to national and international External Quality Assessment (EQA) research alternate options.
• Oversee the regular execution of laboratory technical audits to maintain consistency of standards.
• Manage the national standard operating procedure database and laboratory user database to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Assist with SANAS accreditation and quality audits of laboratories, transferring knowledge and skills within the organization.
• Lead a health technology assessment unit to evaluate new technologies for suitability and compliance with relevant standards.
• Develop National Quality Assurance guidelines and Proficiency Testing Schemes in line with THE COMPANY requirements.

• Postgraduate qualification in Health Science or related field (NQF 8).
• Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Technologist/Scientist/Pathologist.
• SANAS Audit Training Certification (Desirable).
• 8 years of Laboratory Accreditation experience and Quality Management.
• 5 years of managerial-level experience.
• In-depth understanding of relevant legislation and QA principles.
• Familiarity with ISO Standards; advanced knowledge of statistics is desirable.
• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and inspire teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication and collaboration.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data (Desirable).

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