Chief Medical Technologist

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Technologist 11 performs scientific/technical activities in a Type C Hospital Laboratory, Type IV Health Centre Laboratory or a section in any department of Regional/Specialist Hospital Laboratory, National Public Health Laboratory, National Blood Transfusion Service to inform and support patient care decisions and treatment; public health policy decisions, surveillance, monitoring, intervention and control of communicable and non-communicable disease conditions in the healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• • Supervise the day-to-day operation of the department and responsibilities of staff in accordance with established goals.
• • Assist in the compliance of good work practices by staff as required by the ISO standard.
• • Ensure that the workload is processed in a timely and efficient manner, and that performance targets are met.
• • Report all key performance indicators to supervisor.
• • Prepared monthly report or submit data for monthly report for the laboratory or section of the department or laboratory in a timely fashion.
• • Report to the supervisor when there is an incident which may cause a service delivery failure
• • Manage the ordering and maintenance of reagent and consumables for the optimal performance of all aspects of the work undertaken in the laboratory or section of the department/laboratory.
• • Collect and collate the inventory of blood and blood components within the department (where applicable) and submit to supervisor.
• • Participate in the selection of new laboratory instruments and the development of new technologies to enable an improved and more efficient service.
• • Evaluates the findings of investigation of clinical and non-clinical incidents relating to the specialized department or laboratory. Example, to screen gynae/non gynae Cytology Slides / Cases, in accordance with the Quality Management System in place.
• • Participates in research/project proposal to improve test method, turnaround time and the performance of the service.
• • Prepares Department/Laboratory Procedure Manual/Policies/Test Algorithms leading to rewriting and/or updating, or writing new procedures.
• • Collate proficiency test results and submit results for validation.
• • Participate in the reviews and implementation of appropriate corrective action for the proficiency test report.
• • Bring to the attention abnormal laboratory findings and trends to the relevant health care professional (Consultants/Requesting Medical Officer/Public Health Nurse/Public Health Inspector) in accordance to the standard operating procedures and MOH policies.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from a reputable academic institution
• • Diploma in Cytotechnology from a reputable institution/association such as CASMET.
• • Licensed Medical Technologist with the Council, Professions Supplemental to Medicine (CPSM) in Jamaica
• • Training in Supervisory Management
• • Six (6) years minimum experience at the supervisory level and Four (4) years experience in a clinical laboratory as a Cytotechnologist
• • Training in Laboratory Quality Management Systems and Laboratory Standard (ISO 15189/ISO 17025/ISO 9001)
• • Knowledge of computer applications and usage
• • Extensive knowledge in or expert in one or more of the following disciplines: Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunohematology, Histology and Cytology
• • Be a member of one or both Medical Technology professional association (CASMET/MTAJ)

Additional Information and Instructions

📍Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than November 15, 2024, to: Senior Director Human Resource Management & Development Ministry of Health & Wellness 40 Knutsford Boulevard Kingston 5 jobs@moh.gov.jm The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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