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OUR OVERVIEW
OUR OVERVIEW
Head of Learning and Development
My SANBS Journey
fIRST IMPRESSIONS
I joined SANBS in 1992 at the tender age of 18. The idea of working in a medical laboratory was a dream come true. I must, however admit that I did not even know that there was such a place called a Blood Bank until I joined SANBS; at that time the Natal Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS). My early experiences were exiting and intimidating at the same time.
It was my first exposure to cultural diversity and the world of transfusion testing. Exposure to both was life-changing, or should I say a huge character building experience.
There was so much to learn and it felt great to be part of the business of saving lives. It immediately became my home and my passion.
Head of Learning and Development
My SANBS Journey
fIRST IMPRESSIONS
I joined SANBS in 1992 at the tender age of 18. The idea of working in a medical laboratory was a dream come true. I must, however admit that I did not even know that there was such a place called a Blood Bank until I joined SANBS; at that time the Natal Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS). My early experiences were exiting and intimidating at the same time.
It was my first exposure to cultural diversity and the world of transfusion testing. Exposure to both was life-changing, or should I say a huge character building experience.
There was so much to learn and it felt great to be part of the business of saving lives. It immediately became my home and my passion.
The resilience of SANBS employees
As I reflect upon my many years at SANBS, I believe that the main contributing factor that has shaped this this organisation into a world class institution is the resilience and passion of its people.
I have worked in many teams across several laboratories in SANBS and I have seen my colleagues ever willing to roll up their sleeves, and going beyond the call of duty.
Even during times of major change and uncertainty, such as the merger of regional blood services and implementation of new policies, technologies and practices the SANBS teams, although weighed down at times, have persevered and come out strong each time.
The agility, adaptability and loyalty of our people is incredible. When I look at my current team and others I have worked with; the absolute winning feature that emerges for me is the sense of belonging we have.
The resilience of SANBS employees
As I reflect upon my many years at SANBS, I believe that the main contributing factor that has shaped this this organisation into a world class institution is the resilience and passion of its people.
I have worked in many teams across several laboratories in SANBS and I have seen my colleagues ever willing to roll up their sleeves, and going beyond the call of duty.
Even during times of major change and uncertainty, such as the merger of regional blood services and implementation of new policies, technologies and practices the SANBS teams, although weighed down at times, have persevered and come out strong each time.
The agility, adaptability and loyalty of our people is incredible. When I look at my current team and others I have worked with; the absolute winning feature that emerges for me is the sense of belonging we have.
I am proud to be part of the SANBS family, it is a place I belong, and I am committed to give back to SANBS in gratitude for their investment in me.
I am proud to be part of the SANBS family, it is a place I belong, and I am committed to give back to SANBS in gratitude for their investment in me.