Administrative Assistant P002652
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Activities
· Performing sample reception duties according to the official SOP.
· Administration of Laboratory Information Management System.
· Receiving and processing.
· Logging and attaching paperwork.
· Reviewing.
· Scanning and attaching (ADAMs Tool).
· Filing of paperwork received.
· Aliquoting of biological material.
· Mail correspondence.
· Routing checks at the end of the day.
· Monitoring fridge temperatures.
· National and International sample send-aways.
· Continuous personal training and development.
· Receiving and administering telephonic enquiries.
· Editing of information received on the Laboratory Information Management System.
Accreditation
· Maintenance and continuous quality system improvements (ISO/IEC 15189) as per manager instruction.
Ad-hoc tasks
· As directed by manager.
Occupational Health and Safety
· Adhering to all OHS applicable legislation as well as NWU policies and guidelines.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Knowledge of International Standard (ISO 15189).
· Awareness of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
· Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office.
· General knowledge about the POPI Act.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Good telephone etiquette.
· Be able to function in a multi-cultural environment.
· Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
· Ability to work under pressure.
Minimum requirements
· Grade 12 (NQF level 4).
· A minimum of 2 years’ administrative experience.
· A minimum of 2 years’ client service experience.
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with LIMS system.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
· A minimum of 1-year biological sample aliquoting.
· A minimum of 2 years' experience receiving patient/biological samples will be a major advantage.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Grant Maasdorp – 018 285 2535
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Tirhani Baloyi – 018 285 2037
CLOSING DATE: 17 June 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
