Assistant Director: Radiation Oncology Grade 1-2 at Eastern Cape Department of Health

CENTRE : Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital 

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.

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.