Assistant Director: Nuclear Medicine Radiographer at Limpopo Department of Health

Qualification and Experience

• An appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Nuclear Medicine Radiography.
• Registration with the HPCSA in Nuclear Medicine Radiography (Independent practice).
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years Nuclear Medicine radiography experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Nuclear Medicine Radiographer.
• Valid driver's license except for people with disabilities.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Strategic plan, organize, lead & direct provision of clinical and radiographic nuclear services.
• Render and supervise the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures that use high radiation levels in type B Hot Lab with due regard for radiation protection, health and safety of self, patients, staff and public.
• Be responsible for the control, supervision, delegation, and co-ordination of activities in the department and the delivery of a professional service to patients.
• Produce diagnostic images of high quality and be responsible for staff in your area.
• Manage the ordering of radiopharmaceuticals, radioisotopes, and general consumables.
• Ensure quality assurance, maintenance of equipment and the purchase, use and care of suitable radiation protection equipment.
• Participate in middle management and delegated management tasks, including statistic collation and provide support to the Head of department.
• Adhere to provincial, hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines and regulation.
• Participate in research projects of the department.
• Participate in quality assurance methods and CPD activities. Communicate effectively with all stake holders. Participate in developing nuclear medicine SOP and protocols.
• Comply with performance management system and development system (contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment).
• NB: Applicants should be prepared to undergo medical surveillance as an inherent job requirement.