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The Receiving Officer will ensure the safe collection and delivery of specimens within and near the allocated premises. This candidate will ensure sample handling and will allocate tasks among team members.
The Receiving Officer will also assist with other administrative functions and will form part of a larger team responsible for the achievement of divisional goals and maintaining compliance with the required business standards.

Requirements
Grade 12 is a minimum requirement.
Medical laboratory background is advantageous.

Experience
1-year relevant working experience.

Knowledge
*Relevant organizational Standard Operating Procedures and Working instructions for policies and procedures.
*Basic Health and Safety practices/requirements.
*Demonstrates excellent organisational skills: organised and structured with an excellent attention to detail.
*Ability to work as a member of the team, to not function independently and to form synergistic partnerships with other divisions.
*Superior interpersonal skills (developing and maintaining positive relationships; communicating clearly and effectively with people at all levels with verbal and nonverbal communication; working with others to identify, define and solve problems).
*Multi-tasking ability and the ability to handle stressful situations and difficult stakeholders (internal and external) appropriately.