About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a talented Medical Biological Scientist: Reproductive Biology to join the dedicated team at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is pivotal in enhancing the lives of individuals and couples navigating the complex journey of fertility. By ensuring scientific excellence and technical competence in assisted reproductive technology (ART), the successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality healthcare services to the community. Working in a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate with specialists in reproductive medicine, obstetrics, and gynaecology, supporting patients through their fertility assessments and treatments.
The significance of this position goes beyond the laboratory. As a Medical Biological Scientist, you will contribute to a field that profoundly impacts individuals’ lives, offering hope and solutions to those facing infertility challenges. Your commitment to ethical and professional responsibilities, along with your ability to communicate clearly and respectfully, will be essential in fostering trust and understanding with patients. This role not only demands technical skills but also compassion and dedication to advancing reproductive health practices through research and mentorship.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the South African population. Its mission encompasses a broad range of services aimed at promoting health, preventing illness, and providing comprehensive care to those in need. This department plays a vital role in ensuring that high standards of health services are maintained across the country, and working here means being part of a collective effort to enhance public health outcomes.
Joining the Department of Health means engaging in meaningful work that affects countless lives. The commitment to innovation and research within the department creates an environment where professionals can grow and contribute to the advancement of healthcare systems in South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Demonstrate scientific excellence with a strong knowledge of reproductive biology and embryology.
- Showcase technical competence in ART laboratory techniques while maintaining high technical standards.
- Meticulously handle, identify, and document reproductive materials, ensuring attention to detail.
- Uphold integrity and accountability in all processes associated with handling human gametes and embryos.
- Contribute to teaching and mentorship for future reproductive health professionals.
- Engage in research and innovative practices to advance infertility care through audits and evidence-based practice.
- Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing support to colleagues and patients.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with patients and team members.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate qualification for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Biological Scientist in Reproductive Biology/Clinical Embryology.
- Current registration with the HPCSA in the relevant category.
- Relevant experience in a reproductive medicine unit; a minimum of 1 year for foreign-qualified employees (no community service requirement).
- For Grade 2: At least 10 years of relevant experience post-registration for South African-qualified employees.
- For Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years of relevant experience post-registration for South African-qualified employees.
How to Apply
All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or to [email protected].
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Requirements
Professional registration and qualifications, An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Biological Scientist – Reproductive Biology/Clinical Embryology Current registration with the HPCSA in the relevant category is required.Additional Knowledge: At least 1 year experience in a reproductive medicine unit Experience: Grade 1: No experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Biological Scientist (Reproductive Biology/Clinical Embryology) for South African-qualified employees.
One year's relevant experience after HPCSA registration for foreign-qualified employees who are not required to perform community service in South Africa.
Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience after HPCSA registration for South African- qualified employees.
Minimum of 11 years' relevant experience after HPCSA registration for foreign-qualified employees who are not required to perform community service in South Africa.
Grade 3 Minimum of 20 years' relevant experience after HPCSA registration for South African-qualified employees.
Minimum of 21 years' relevant experience after HPCSA registration for foreign- qualified employees who are not required to perform community service in South Africa.
Job Duties
The incumbent should be able to demonstrate the following Scientific excellence strong knowledge of reproductive biology and contemporary embryology.Technical competence proficiency in ART laboratory techniques and a commitment to maintaining high technical standards.
Attention to detail 162 meticulous handling, identification and documentation of reproductive material.
Integrity and accountability recognition of the ethical and professional responsibilities associated with handling human gametes and embryos.
Teaching and mentorship willingness to contribute to the development of future reproductive health professionals.
Research and innovation commitment to advancing infertility care through research, audit and evidence-based practice.
Adaptability and leadership ability to contribute to the ongoing development of a high-quality tertiary ART service.
Teamwork ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary tertiary healthcare environment.
Communication clear, respectful and professional communication with patients and colleagues.
This post reports to Head of Reproductive Medicine Unit, department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology The successful candidate will work collaboratively with reproductive medicine specialists, obstetricians and gynaecologists, nurses, laboratory personnel and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support couples and individuals undergoing fertility assessment and assisted reproductive treatment.
