Medical Physicist: Electronic Generators (X-Ray Licensing) at South African Health Products Regulatory Authority

REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must have a Matric or Grade 12 certificate and an appropriate BSc degree with honours in Medical Physics at NQF Level 8 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Professional registration with the HPCSA (Proof to be submitted with application). 

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Medical Physicist in Radiation Oncology and/or Nuclear Medicine and/or Diagnostic Radiology Working knowledge of and experience with relevant national legislation and international standards.

DUTIES

• Operations and processes of the sub-unit: Evaluate applications for licence to use electronic generators of ionizing radiation for medical and non-medical purposes related to group III of the hazardous substance Act No 15 of 1973 Evaluate the integrity of information and capability of the applicant to comply with the Act, Regulations, Conditions, and Codes of Conduct Ensure enforcement of related regulations to licence holders who are non-compliant in collaboration with Deputy Managers
• Assist in ensuring accuracy and improvement of the database of the sub-unit Performing inspections: Support and participate in inspection activities involving high risk electronic generators of ionizing radiation such as linear accelerators, cyclotrons, industrial radiography etc. Perform radiation safety measurements to ensure regulatory compliance of licence holders in accordance with national regulations and codes of conduct Verification of quality control tests from licence holders’ equipment as prescribed by national standards
• Management of incident reporting procedures: Receive and investigate incidents and accidents as reported by licence holders Receive and investigate occupational radiation overexposures from licence holders as supplied by approved dosimetry laboratories Provide analyses and reports in accordance with standard procedures and prescribed format Ensure international standards are maintained in managing the radiation protection processes.
• Management of risks and audit queries: Developing and implementing of guidelines, code of conducts and standard operating procedures. Participate in offering advice and training/workshop to industry stakeholders related to the sub-unit Participate in national and/or international collaboration related to regulatory function under the guidance of Deputy Manager and senior management Receive and respond to various queries received by the sub-unit in accordance with query management standard procedure.