Ultrasound Radiographer/Sonographer REF NO: GJGM 07/2024 (X1 Post) at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 1:

• Experience: Nil for South African Radiographers that have completed Community Service.
• One (1) year relevant experience after registration as a Sonographer with the recognised Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified Sonographer.

Grade 2:

• Experience: Ten (10) years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as a Radiographer.
• Eleven (11) years’ experience after registration as a Sonographer with the recognised Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified Sonographer.

Grade 3:

• Experience: Twenty (20) years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as a Radiographer.
• Twenty-One (21) years’ experience after registration as a Sonographer with the recognised Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified Sonographer.
• Senior Certificate or equivalent, plus a Three (3) year National Diploma or B. Tech Degree in Diagnostic and Acts.
• Registration certificates as a Sonographer with HPCSA.
• Current Registration with HPCSA as a Sonographer (2023-2024).

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of ultrasound procedures: general, obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Sound knowledge of report writing.
• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety policies, regulations and Acts.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance procedures and methods.
• Sound communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, teaching and training skills.
• Ability to supervise junior and student sonographers.

DUTIES:

• Provide high-quality ultrasound services according to the patient’s needs.
• Promote good health practices and ensure optimal patient care.
• Execute all ultrasound procedures completely to prevent complications.
• Provide general administrative duties as required.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior staff and students.
• 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 use equipment professionally to ensure compliance 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.

APPLICATIONS : Applications should be directed to: Deputy Director: HRM, Private Bag X10609, Stanger, 4450 or hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital, Corner of Patterson & King Shaka Street, Stanger, 4450. Email: [email protected]

 NOTE :

• Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) obtainable at any government department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za which must be originally signed, initialled and dated. Applications received on the incorrect Z83 will not be considered. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The Z83 should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience). 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, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (when shortlisted). Applicants: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Please take note that due to the large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Management reserves the right to allocate employee. GJGM Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all occupational categories in the institution. Due to cost-cutting measures, S&T and Resettlement will not be paid to eligible candidates due departmental budgetary constraints. Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resources (Certificate of Service) will be requested from shortlisted candidates for submission on or before the interview date.