Assistant Director: Radiation Oncology Grade 1-2

Overview

Assistant Director: Radiation Oncology position at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital requiring HPCSA registration and five years' post-community service experience, including three years in a supervisory role.

Requirements

• Appropriate qualification in radiotherapy that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent practitioner.
• Registration with the HPCSA as Radiotherapist (Independent Practice).
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in the relevant field post community service of which 3 years must be at a supervisory/managerial capacity.
• Experience in a hospital environment, supervisory experience and additional qualifications in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge, skills and Competencies: Sound knowledge of relevant legislation guiding the provision of clinical health care in the public sector.
• I.e., Health Act, Occupational health and Safety, Patients Right Charter, Batho Pele principles, Ministerial priorities, Ideal Hospitals Realization Framework etc.
• Good communication skills, Report writing skills, problem solving and decision making, and computer skills.
• Sound knowledge and skills in a clinical setting.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• Plan, implement, co-ordinate and monitor daily activities in the Radiation Therapy department.
• Manage the operations and workflow of the department by maintaining appropriate schedules (patient and staffing).
• Ensure optimal clinical management and good governance of Radiotherapy services including all resources in the section.
• Ordering of supplies utilizing Logis to ensure sufficient stock.
• Monitor performance improvement, safety, quality, regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Supports the organization’s mission, priorities and goals by delivering cost effective optimal quality treatment and care to cancer patients.
• Ensure equipment and procedures are safe, functional and capable of meeting the needs in a timely manner and all necessary and required QA/QC activities are performed appropriately and all QA/QC equipment is properly maintained in accordance with the requirements of Radiation Control.
• Keep abreast of new developments in Radiation Therapy and make recommendations for the acquisition and implementation of new technology.
• Participate in the development of treatment programs, SOP’s, department policies, and audits.
• Responsible for the development of operation and strategic plans for the department.
• Manage provision of high-quality services through development and implementation of appropriate systems, quality assurance programs and internal controls.
• Manage human resources and provide clinical support to junior staff and training program for students.
• Assume effective managerial/administrative responsibilities such as report writing, audits, Statistics, performance appraisal, meetings, labour relations, legal report writing, leave management, policy development etc.
• Manage planning, budgeting, procurement processes and exercise control of expenditure within your departmental cost center.
• Safeguard and evaluate the status of equipment and infrastructure with a repair and maintenance programme.
• Market and promote Radiotherapy services and contribute towards research.

How to apply

must be submitted electronically via email to: Nozidumo.Calaza@echealth.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms Calaza Tel No: (047) 502 4469.

Notes

Applications must be posted on the new Z83 Form, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference. Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a comprehensive CV. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document, Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short- listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks. Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts. OTHER POSTS