About the Role
The Department of Health is offering an exciting internship opportunity in Pretoria for five dedicated individuals. This internship plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of health-related facilities and programs, directly impacting the well-being of the community. Interns will engage in vital tasks such as coordinating import and export permit programs, auditing microbiology laboratories, and registering tissue and stem cell banks. By contributing to these areas, you will help enhance the standards of health services in South Africa.
This position is not merely a job; it is a chance to participate in the public service sector actively. In a country where health is paramount, the work you do will resonate through communities, ensuring that healthcare practices align with established regulations. Whether you are responding to queries from clinical trial industries or health research students, your contributions will foster a safer healthcare environment.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of all South Africans. It carries out its mandate by implementing policies and regulations that ensure the provision of safe, effective, and efficient healthcare services. Working here means being part of a larger mission to enhance public health standards and improve the overall quality of life for citizens across the country.
You will join a team that is committed to excellence and integrity in public service. The department’s diverse projects aim to address various health challenges, and your role will be instrumental in supporting these initiatives, making a tangible difference in people’s lives.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate the import and export permit program in accordance with relevant regulations.
- Audit microbiology laboratories for registration and compliance with safety standards.
- Register and conduct audits of tissue banks and stem cell banks to ensure they meet regulatory requirements.
- Respond to queries from clinical trial industries, health researchers, and postgraduate health sciences students.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma or degree (NQF 6) in Microbiology or Biotechnology.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
- Scientific analytical skills related to Chapter 8 Regulations and Applications.
- Proficient computer literacy to perform necessary tasks efficiently.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
A Grade 12 certificate, National Diploma or degree (NQF 6) in Microbiology / Biotechnology.Good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, attention to detail, scientific analytic in relation to Chapter 8 Regulations and Applications, and computer literacy skills.
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Job Duties
Coordinate the import and export permit programme as per Regulations No.R.
181.
Audit Microbiology laboratories for registration with the Department of Health and monitoring them on biosafety and biosecurity as per Regulations No.
R.
178.
Register and conduct audit of Tissue Banks and Stem Cell Banks as per Regulations R.
182.
And Regulations No.
R.
183 respectively.
Respond to queries from clinical trial industry, Health Research, post graduate student in health sciences, tissue banks and stem cell banks.
