Job Description
Position: Programme Head National Cytology Coordinator
Location: Johannesburg
Sector: Pathology & Diagnostic Services
Are you ready to shape the future of cervical cancer screening and cytology services across South Africa? Join a mission-driven organisation at the forefront of healthcare innovation and policy transformation. Were seeking a visionary leader to spearhead the National Cytology Programmedriving excellence, equity, and innovation in line with the National Department of Healths strategic objectives.
What Youll Do:
As the Programme Head, youll be the national champion for cytology excellence. Your role will include:
Strategic Oversight: Coordinate and implement cutting-edge cytology techniques and technologies aligned with national health priorities.
Policy Leadership: Facilitate and influence policy development and review processes to advance cervical cancer screening.
Programme Execution: Lead the national priority programme for cytology, ensuring alignment with client needs and cervical cancer screening policy.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture strong relationships with internal and external role players across the healthcare ecosystem.
Performance Monitoring: Analyse, evaluate, and report on screening trends, challenges, and programme impact.
Innovation & Technology: Explore global advancements in cytology to future-proof South Africas diagnostic capabilities.
Quality Assurance: Ensure all cytology labs meet SANS accreditation standards and uphold national policy requirements.
Financial Strategy: Advise on sustainable costing models for cytology testing and service delivery.
What Were Looking For:
A strategic thinker with deep expertise in cytology and public health
Proven experience in programme coordination, policy development, and stakeholder management
Passion for client-centric service delivery and continuous improvement
Strong understanding of national health systems, accreditation standards, and emerging diagnostic technologies
Non-negotiables:
Honours – Biomedical Sciences
MSc – advantage
No less than 10 years’ post qualification work experience, no less than 7 years’ managerial experience
HPCSA – Cytotechnologist
Knowledge:
Laboratory principles and practice
ERP system
Skills:
Decision making
Interpersonal
Presentation
Interpretation
Conflict management
Troubleshoot
Communication
Troubleshooting
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