Assistant Director: Radiographer Grade 1

Overview

Supervise and co-ordinate imaging services at Victoria Hospital's radiology department, producing diagnostic images and managing staff training and the cost centre.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
• Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as a (Independent practitioner) Diagnostic Radiographer.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Diagnostic Radiographer registration with the HPCSA.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Must be willing to work shifts when required.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to manage and supervise the Radiography Department with knowledge, experience and skills in general, trauma, emergency, theatre, mobile radiography and Computerised Tomography;
• PACS and RIS experience will be advantageous.
• Thorough knowledge of radiation protection, quality assurance, equipment safety and equipment evaluation, pertaining to radiography.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of radiography protocols.
• The candidate must be computer literate and good communication skill (written and verbal).

Duties

• Responsible for the control, supervision, delegation and co-ordination of the imaging service of the Radiology department and the delivery of a professional service to patients.
• Produce diagnostic images of high quality and be responsible for staff and student training.
• Management of the cost centre, inventory and supplies.
• Manage radiography and support personnel, including performance appraisals.
• Ensure quality assurance, maintenance of equipment and the purchase, use and care of suitable radiation protection equipment.
• Participate in hospital management and delegated tasks, including statistic collation and provide support to the Hospital Management.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Dr G Dunbar Tel No: (021) 799-1211, email: graeme.dunbar@westerncape.gov.za

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. 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. OTHER POSTS