Rhulani Matjebe

Training department

Technical trainer - Microbiology - Ampath Laboratories

(2014-02)

Training department

• Facilitate training on relevant technical and theoretical aspects as stipulated in the study guide and SOP for microbiology and clinical pathology interns and learner technicians
• Facilitate on-the-bench training for qualified new staff and conduct reassessment for permanent staff as required to evaluate competence
• Facilitate learner progress interviews and compile the report for the national technical training manager as per schedule
• Facilitate microbiology training for phlebotomy learners and newly appointed nursing staff
• Conduct training needs analysis for the lab per the best practice training methodology
• In consultation with the lab manager, implement and manage the training plan generated
• Generate an individual training schedule for learners where training needs have been established per syllabus requirements
• Coordinate interns and student training documents for HPCSA registration procedures and SMLTSA board exam as documented in the relevant procedure
• Arrange and coordinate CPD activities for relevant staff to attend in other to accumulate CPD points accordingly
• Design and review training manuals such as learner guides, facilitator guides and learner handouts aligned with learner syllabi and departmental SOP
• Design formative learner assignments and workbooks
• Design summative competency assessments per the principle of validity/reliability/objectivity/differentially for learner
• Design and review training SOP's and competency documents aligned with SOP review
• Recruit, screen, schedule interviews and select and select MTIN/GTS microbiology special learner candidates
• Compile monthly training reports to submit to national technical training and microbiology management
• Manage an offsite manual microbiology training laboratory according to ISO 15189 to transition new employees into the automated main microbiology laboratory
• Recruit microbiology interns

Part time Microbiology lecturer - Tshwane University of Technology

(2021-07 - 2022-12)

• Successfully delivered theoretical and practical microbiology content to undergraduate students pursuing Ndip Biomedical technology qualification, ensuring comprehension of complex concepts
• Adapted teaching methods to diverse learning styles, leading to improved class engagement and academic performance
• Designed and implemented interactive learning materials, including quizzes, case studies, and laboratory manuals to enhance student participation
• Contributed to academic quality assurance by participating in exam setting, moderation, and marking in alignment with institutional standards
• Monitored student progress and provided academic support, resulting in a notable increase in pass rates and student satisfaction
• Integrated industry application of microbiology into classroom to foster critical thinking and easier transition to laboratory setting
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of microbiology advancement to ensure course content reflected current scientific practices
• Participated in departmental meetings and training, contributing to curriculum planning
• Commended by peers and students for clarity of instruction, professionalism, and dedication to student development

Senior Microbiology technologist - Vermaak & Venoote (Pathcare)

(2017-01 - 2018-01)

• Supervise personnel on bench on correct technique and good laboratory practice
• Co-ordinate breaks between team members
• Supervise Turn-Around-Times according to the standards
• Handle all telephone inquiries in a professional manner to ensure good client relations
• Ensure that all internal quality control procedures are performed according to the various work instructions
• Supervise interlab (IQA) and external quality assessment (EQA) programmes on the benches
• Identify and issue non-conformances
• Communicate all changes to relevant personnel involved
• Implement and monitor bench changes
• Assist with validation and evaluation of instruments and methods
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and quality control independently
• Perform all routine tasks on the benches including the processing, microscopy, interpretation of cultures and identification and sensitivities according to various work instructions
• Review discrepant results and implement corrective actions
• Verify and authorise test results
• Communicate problem isolates with pathologists and give attention to their requests
• Link previous results to new cultures, identification and sensitivities results
• Train staff in order to ensure a sufficient level of staff competency is upheld
• Monitor stock for operational needs
• Perform bench responsibilities in order to ensure that specimens are processed timeously
• Bacteriology, mycology, TB and parasitology, serological identification and susceptibility

Medical Technologist - Ampath

(2008 - 2017)

Lab instruments: BD Kiestra, Biomérieux: Bact/ Alert 3D, Virtuo, Previ Isola, Previ gram, Vitek, Maldi- TOF / MS, BioFire, Iris, Atellica

B-Tech - Pharmaceutical Sciences - Tshwane University of Technology (2015 - 2015)

National Diploma - Biomedical Technology - Tshwane University of Technology (2006 - 2008)

Matric - Iona Convent School (2005 - 2005)