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
