Enabling staff to evolve professionally

BEATRICE Majola started working at Jackpersad & Partners Inc in September 1989, and has been based at Durban Medical Centre, City Hospital, Maxwell Centre and Durdoc Hospital over the years.

“Initially I was employed as a general assistant, and thereafter I worked as a darkroom attendant responsible for developing X-ray films and mixing chemicals used in the darkroom.

As a general assistant, I was responsible for cleaning the department and preparing tea and meals for the doctors. I used to also assist with porter services that involved transporting patients to and from wards to mobile X-ray and ultrasound units. I also delivered X-rays and reports to the doctors rooms and wards.

“When there used to be typists in the departments, I would assist with the discharging of reports.

I was responsible for banking cheques for the company and posting mails. With advancements in technology that saw analogue films transition to cassette readers, there was no longer a need for darkrooms and my role within the company had to evolve.

My new role is to assist radiographers with the digital process and patient care.

“I am now working as an ultrasound assistant responsible for preparing the room before and after the scan. I also work as a chaperone during the scan. I’m also responsible for the department’s daily laundry.”

Beatrice Majola General assistant at Jackpersad & Partners Inc