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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.
 
Chief Radiographer: Grade: 1 (Radiation Oncology) (2 posts)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GSH18/2024
  Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
 
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a Radiation Oncology (Therapy) Radiographer after registration with the HPCSA.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Radiation Oncology (Therapy) Radiographer.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Control, supervise, delegate and co-ordinate treatment and/or planning activities of Radiation Therapists, Community Service Radiation Therapists and students in conjunction with the AD and other Chief Radiation Therapists to ensure effective patient throughput. Ensure optimal and appropriate treatment and/or planning processes for patients with cancer, by prioritizing the workload to ensure a minimum waiting list for Radiotherapy. Clinical involvement in planning such as localization, CT procedures or Quality Assurance of treatment sheets and/ or treatment of patients, ensuring optimal work is executed by staff. Ensure patients are accurately planned and/or treated, according to Clinicians’ instructions and give administrative and information support to the other Chiefs and Assistant Director. Ensure appropriate patient care, monitor and perform quality assurance procedures and staff rostering. Participate in continuing professional development and assist with in-service training of Radiation Therapists, students and other visiting staff. Committee involvement in Quality Management, Safety, Physics meetings/SOPS, Staff wellness & Incapacity. Knowledgeable of progressive disciplinary procedures and conflict resolution. Asset management monitoring, procurement, condemning of equipment and ensuring adequate stock levels kept.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good interpersonal and supervisory skills. Some managerial experience on the treatment floor and/or planning with either CT and/or graphical planning. Good computer skills especially with Ms Excel, MS PowerPoint, Ms Word and Aria management system. Good communication skills (verbal and written).
 
Enquiries:
Ms L Jaftha, tel. no. (021) 404-4292
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Radiation Oncology (Therapy) Radiographer.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Work late when deemed necessary to fulfil operational requirements. Clinically competent and technically skilled in planning and/or treatment floor and assist teams when required. Work shifts if operations require.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 545 262 -R 605 550 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
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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