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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Nuclear Medicine)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GSH19/2024
  Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Appropriate experience in data management and systems management: Sinjani, Tier.net and PHCIS systems. Participate in the after-hours call system. Commuted overtime is compulsory.
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Nuclear Medicine.
 
Enquiries:
Dr S More, on tel no: (021) 404 4170 or Stuart.more@uct.ac.za
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Nuclear Medicine. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Nuclear Medicine.
 
Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualifications will be appointed into the gener
No payment of any kind is required when applying for these posts. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Offer comprehensive provision of nuclear medicine care by diagnosing and treating diseases using radioactive materials and techniques. Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings. Check and approve the quality of diagnostic images before patients are discharged. Establish and enforce radiation protection standards for patients and staff. Interpret imaging data and confer with other medical specialist to formulate diagnoses. Prescribe radionuclides and dosages to be administered to individual patients particularly for radionuclide therapy. Review procedure requests and patients’ medical histories to determine applicability of procedures and radioisotopes to be used. Direct nuclear medicine technologists or technicians regarding desired dosages, techniques, positions, and projections. Involved in the teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students and involvement in the research and development of nuclear medicine Participation in relevant multidisciplinary meetings where nuclear medicine has a key role.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Nuclear Medicine.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Sound clinical knowledge and skills in Nuclear Medicine. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to radiopharmaceuticals theragnostic. Computer literacy. This post will allow the opportunity to work in general nuclear medicine both in adult and paediatric nuclear medicine, PET/CT and radiopharmaceutical therapy.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 271 901- R 1 348 635 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 451 214- R 1 538 967 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 680 780- R 2 097 327 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
8/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 8/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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