Transplant Recipient Coordinator
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre Parktown Johannesburg South Africa
Closing date: 23/09/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Masego Patricia Katane
Reference number: 63437
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
This role oversees and manages the complex process of organ donation and transplantation ensuring that it is conducted ethically professionally and in a manner that respects the wishes of donors and their families while saving and improving the lives of transplant recipients
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Donor Evaluation and Co-ordination: Assess potential organ donors for eligibility suitability and medical -ordinate with hospitals medical teams and organ procurement organisations (OPOs) to facilitate the donation process
- Communication and Liaison: Act as a central point of contact between various stakeholders including donor families transplant centres medical staff and regulatory bodies. Maintain clear and effective communication throughout the donation and transplantation process
- Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation of donor information consent forms medical records and other relevant documentation. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to organ donation and transplantation
- Support and Education: Provide guidance support and education to donor families regarding the donation process answering their questions and offering emotional support during a difficult time. Conduct educational programs to raise awareness about organ donation and transplantation
- Logistics and Coordination: Co-ordinate the logistical aspects of organ recovery transportation and transplantation. Ensure timely and safe transportation of organs to designated transplant centres
- Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of quality safety and ethical practices throughout the donation and transplantation process. Follow established protocols to ensure the proper handling and transplantation of organs
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
- Diploma in General Nursing and or General Medical Practice or Pharmacology
- BLS and ACLS certification
DESIRED EDUCATION
- None
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
- 3 5 years experience in organ transplants and organ receiving.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
- Relevant experience in organ transplant
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Basic Life Support trained (ACLS ATLS PALS training for specialised wards)
- Computer skills (MS Office suite)
- Counselling skills
- Patient assessment skills
- Relevant nursing legislation
- Risk assessment
- Scientific nursing process
- Stakeholder management
All applicants will be considered with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Corporate Risk Management
- Electronics
- Infection Control
- Bakery
- ELV
- Accident Investigation
About Company
Mediclinic is focused on providing acute-care, specialist-orientated, multi-disciplinary healthcare services. The Group takes a sustainable, long-term approach to business, putting patients at the heart of its operations and consistently delivering high-quality healthcare services.
