Ultra-sonographer

Overview

Ultra-sonographer position at Dannhauser CHC in KwaZulu-Natal, offering salaries across three grade levels with rural allowance and medical aid benefits.

Requirements

• Grade 1: Experience: No experience after registration with the Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an ultra-sonographer in respect of RSA qualified employee who performed Community Service as required in South Africa. 1-year relevant experience after registration with HPCSA in respect of foreign qualified employees.
• Grade 2: Experience: A minimum of 10 years appropriate /recognisable experience after registration with HPCSA as an ultra-sonographer in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community Service. 11 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA in respect of foreign qualified employees.
• Grade 3: Experience: A minimum of 20 years appropriate /recognisable experience after registration with HPCSA as an ultra-sonographer in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service. 21 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 12/ Senior Certificate.
• Degree/ National Diploma in Ultrasound.
• Current registration with HPCSA as Sonographer.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies required for the post: Sound knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ultrasound.
• Sound knowledge of general ultrasound scans.
• Sound knowledge of Ultrasound procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety policies, regulations and acts.
• Sound report writing and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance procedure and methods.
• Sound communication, interpersonal, problem solving, teaching and training skills.
• Good interpersonal relations and ability to perform with a team.
• Computer literacy.

Duties

• Provide high quality ultrasound services consistent with scope of practice and clinical standards.
• Provide high quality ultrasound services according to the patient’s needs.
• To promote good health practices and ensure optimal patient care.
• Execute all ultrasound procedure completely to prevent complications.
• Provide general administrative duties as required.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior staff.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team as part of medical and allied team.
• Participate in institutional radiographic policy making and planning for service delivery.
• Promote Batho Pele Principles in the execution of all duties for effective service delivery.
• Give factual information to patients and clients on ultrasound examinations.
• Participate in departmental Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement Programmes and National Core Standards.
• Inspect and utilise equipment professionally to ensure that they comply with safety standards.
• Develop protocols to ensure that sonographic services comply with the required prescripts.
• Participate in ultrasound quality assurance programmes.
• Participate in Continued Professional Development (CPD) programmes.
• Compile report and memos as required in the working environment.
• Assist with ultrasound patient booking.
• Perform other duties as per delegation by radiography management.

How to apply

All applications should be forwarded to Assistant Director: HRM; KZN: Department of Health; Hand delivery to: Dannhauser Community Health Centre; No 7 Durnacol Road; Dannhauser, 3080. Email Address: DannhauserCHC.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za or www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs FOR ATTENTION : Mrs DBP Buthelezi

Enquiries: Dr FP Mtshali Tel No: (034) 621 6100

Notes

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application for employment form (Z83-fully completed) and Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents and proof of current registration with the respective council 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. The Reference Number must be indicated in the column (Part A) provided thereof on the Z83 form. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records and citizenship, verification of educational qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Preference will be given to African Male. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail/postal service as the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications. No late applications will be accepted. Applications submitted though the online platforms must include copies of all documents listed above. Originally certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates which must be submitted on the day of the interview. Medical Registrars - Training will take place at various sites for each discipline. Registrars may be required to spend time at various training institutions as required by the discipline. The site for the 1st year of training and subsequent rotations will be determined by the Academic Head of Discipline. Applicants are requested to apply separately for the disciplines of their interest. A maximum of three applications will be allowed which should be ranked in order of preference. One application for various Disciplines will not be accepted. Applications from applicants who are already appointed in the Registrar Programme will not be considered. As per HPCSA Regulations, the duration of Registrar training is 4/5 years, depending on the Discipline. All Registrars will be expected to register with the university for the MMED at own expense. All Registrars will be required to sign a contract which includes training and service responsibilities. Registrars will be required to complete Performance Agreements and assessments as stipulated by the Department. Appointments are subject to the signing of a contract which includes a service pay-back period. 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. Please note that due to financial constraints, no S&T will be considered for the attendance of interviews, nor will resettlement allowance be considered for relocation purposes. The following documents must be submitted: Applicants must ensure that they fully complete the most recent Application for Employment Form (Form Z83) as issued by the Minister for DPSA (gazetted on 06 November 2020 - 81/971431 effective 01 January 2021) in line with regulation of 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 and the information template which is provided to ensure the fair consideration of suitably qualified applicants and which is obtainable from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of the Z83. Applications submitted through online platforms must include copies of the documents listed above. Copies of Qualifications, Registration Certificates and drivers license must not be submitted when applying for employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies on or before the day of the interview. Copies of certified copies will not be accepted, and submission of such documents will render the applicant being disqualified. The post reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post/s. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and to this end, has developed an Employment Equity Plan pursuant to the Employment Equity Act. Preference for the filling of these posts will be guided by the Departmental Equity Plan and targets for the occupational level concerned. Please note that due to large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if you have not been contacted within 3 months after closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Failure to comply with the above instructions shall result in the applicant being disqualified. Department reserves the right not to fill these post (s).