Clinical Associate - Nursing

Role Summary

JDJ Diagnostic Laboratory is seeking a qualified and passionate Clinical Associate to support clinical integration and patient care within our diagnostic services Practitioner, the incumbent will enhance the continuum of care by liaising between patient management and laboratory diagnostics, in strict alignment with ISO 15189:2022 standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews, basic physical assessments, and documentation for lab-related procedures
• Collaborate with lab personnel on diagnostic interpretation and clinical escalation
• Ensure specimen integrity through accurate patient identification and proper collection protocols
• Provide patient education and post-diagnostic counselling
• Assist in incident reporting and corrective action tracking under Quality Management Systems
• Participate in internal audits, SOP reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP)
• Registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• 13 years clinical experience preferred (laboratory exposure advantageous)
• Proficiency in documenting clinical and diagnostic information to ISO 15189:2022 standards

Competencies

Skill Area

Required Proficiency

Clinical Decision-Making

High

Communication

Excellent verbal & written

Quality Systems Knowledge

ISO 15189:2022 familiarity

Teamwork

Collaborative & multidisciplinary

Ethics & Confidentiality

Strong commitment

Development Opportunities

• Internal mentoring by laboratory and clinical leads
• Access to structured CPD programs and ISO-focused workshops
• Eligibility to contribute to clinical audits, research, and policy updates

Application Instructions

Submit your comprehensive CV, qualifications, HPCSA registration, and a cover letter to:
hr@jdjd.co.za