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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible to triage Diagnostic Radiology requests. Administration of IV contrast and managing contrast related adverse events. Will gain reporting exposure to cross sectional imaging (CT/MRI). Will help with improving workflow logistics in the Radiology department. Successful candidate will gain advantage in full time exposure to Radiology.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate Qualifications that allow for the required registration with the HPCSA in Production Diagnostic Radiography.
• Registration with the HPCSA in Production Diagnostic Radiography. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA in Production Diagnostic Radiography. The following will be added advantage: must have done Community Service.

Duties :

• Provide quality radiography services to all patients referred. Partake and ensure the provision of a 24-hour service delivery, night duty, disaster calls, weekends and public holidays. provide a high-quality Radiographic Training of students. Stock control and management for service efficiency. Adhere to the set allocation rosters. Liaise with internal and external departments for patient referrals. Provide services as per Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) Scope of Practice and Guidelines.
• Perform forensic imaging studies for medico-legal purposes within the scope of training. This will include basic conventional diagnostic examinations of the skeletal system, chest and abdomen and other relevant modalities as deemed necessary by the requesting health care practitioner. Ability and willingness to deal with crisis or disaster even outside of working hours.
• Performing professional duties, respecting the basic human rights of patients and others, and always observing ethical responsibilities and health law. Conduct routine QA/QC tests as mandated or required for safety. Ensure that equipment is regularly checked for malfunctions and reporting any faults immediately. Adhere and ensure compliance with SAHPRA/Radiation Control Directorate and HPCSA Legislation. Monitoring of patient waiting times. Adhere to the Regulated Norms and Standards, Ideal Hospital/ Clinic Realization Management for quality services.
• Performing quality control tests on imaging accessories and X-Ray equipment in collaboration with officials from the Radiation Control Directorate of the Department of Health and the technicians from the technical companies. Understanding and observing health and safety at work as well as welfare issues, including infection control policies and ionizing radiation regulations in order to protect oneself and others. Partake and facilitate sub-ordinate and student development.
• Advise departmental management on the development of the training plan. Continually assess the training and development needs of sub-ordinates and students allocated (where applicable). Partake in the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) contracting and assessments for oneself and sub-ordinate staff. Report and alert supervisor/s all damages, repairs, incidents within the department and hospital at large.
• Participate and comply with the CPD programs for self-development. Observe all legislative frameworks. Participating in research studies where imaging is needed, in accordance with national and HPCSA research guidelines. Knowledge of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) prescripts. Perform stock control as mandated. Participate in the Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) for clinical efficiency. Knowledge of supplier and service provider management. Conduct relevant and appropriate patient education before every procedure.
• Ensure the patient has consent for invasive procedures. Conduct reasonable patient assessment before and during procedures. Ensure correct patient receives correct and safe examinations. Rendering the imaging services with precaution to ensure maximal radiation safety and minimal exposure to patient safety incidents (PSI). Ensure assessment and maintenance of maximal patient satisfaction or experience of care.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Physicist. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Physicist.
• Knowledge: of the statutory regulations regarding the medical use of ionizing radiation.
• Skills: pertaining to the scope of the profession of Medical Physicists.
• Understand the physics of Radiotherapy, Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine equipment, computers and software. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Be a highly motivated and methodical individual who pays attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• The following will be added advantage: BSc Hons in Medical Physics.

Duties :

• Provide Medical Physics support, as directed by the senior manager, for Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic radiology units, including commissioning, calibration, and quality assurance.
• Participate in the implementation of new treatment techniques and provide Radiation Protection Services.
• The candidate will be involved in clinical activities as well as the training and teaching of Medical Physics interns.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate Qualifications that allows registration with the HPCSA in Diagnostic Radiography. Registration with the HPCSA in the Diagnostic Radiography.
• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in Diagnostic Radiography after registration with the HPCSA. The following will serve as added advantage: Additional post-graduate qualifications in line with the profession. Current and/or future research programs.
• Knowledge and experience in managing an x-ray sub-section and at least one (1) year experience leading staff on a night duty group, knowledge and application of administrative duties.

Duties :

• Provide quality radiography services to all patients referred. Ensure provision and management of a 24-Hour Service Delivery, where applicable. Co-ordinate, supervise and provide a high-quality Radiographic Training to sub-ordinate staff and students. Knowledge, understanding and implementation of procument processes and other disciplines within the institution.
• Stock control and management for service efficiency. Manage departmental workflow to ensure uninterrupted coverage and minimal waiting times. Liaise with internal and externa! departments/ stakeholders for service improvement. Ensure provision and provide services as per Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) Scope of Practice and Guidelines. Perform forensic imaging studies for medico-legal purposes within the scope of training.
• This will include basic conventional diagnostic examinations of the skeletal system, chest and abdomen and other relevant modalities as deemed necessary by the requesting health care practitioner. Ability and willingness to deal with crisis or disaster even outside of working hours. Management and performance of professional duties, respecting the basic human rights of patients and others, and always observing ethical responsibilities and health law. Knowledge, understanding and application of Picture Archiving Communicating System.
• Conduct relevant and appropriate patient education before every procedure. Ensure the patient has consent for invasive procedures. Conduct reasonable patient receives correct and safe examinations. Render the imaging services with precaution to ensure maxima radiation safety and minimal exposure to patient safety incidents (PSI). Ensure assessment and maintenance of maximal patient satisfaction or experience of care.
• Adhere and ensure compliance with Radiation Control Directorate and HPCSA Legislation. Maintain a comprehensive database of all radiographic equipment in the department. Maintenance and management of equipment as per manufacturers ‘and PFMA guidelines. Monitor and implement quality assurance measures for statutory and safety compliance to SAHPRA or SANS/SABS. Ensure or conduct all routine QA/QC tests as mandated or required for safety.
• Adhere to the Regulated Norms and Standards, Ideal Hospital/Clinic Realization Management for quality services. Performing quality control tests on imaging accessories and X-Ray equipment in collaboration with officials from the Radiation Control Directorate of the Department of Health and the technicians from the technical companies. Understanding and observing health and safety at work as well as welfare issues, including infection control policies and ionizing radiation regulations in order to protect oneself and others. Monitor and develop QIP for the management of the Patient Safety Incidents (PSI). Provide and supervise staff for achieving high quality standards of patient care, radiation safety and protection. Derive roster aligned to service needs or package of the institution. Allocation and management of leave to ensure service continuity.
• Delegation of responsibilities and duties to sub-Ordinate staff for empowerment. Monitoring and management of staff performance output. Conflict resolution while observing the relevant guiding Public Service policy acts, e.g., labour relations. Ability to learn and teach new and advanced procedures while also broadening managerial knowledge. Advise, review and develop guidelines and SOP’s in line with relevant Acts, policies and legislatives.
• Facilitate training on implementation of the Guidelines, SOP’s and Policy Acts. Ensure and monitor implementation and adherence to the policy guidelines and all legislative frameworks. Collaborate and benchmark with other departments and institutions for service delivery efficiency. Facilitate and manage procurement of equipment and consumables as required. Ensure availability of relevant equipment and consumables for service continuity.
• Participate in the GDOH and National Radiography equipment and consumables tender where necessary. Ensure skills audit is performed and appropriately applied. Ensure compliance of the PFMA and Supply Chain Management regulations, knowledge and implementations thereof. Ensure contract performance management in the department is performed. Compile and manage the asset register for all equipment and assets in the department.
• Ensure stakeholder relations management with internal and external suppliers. Delivery of appropriate and relevant education, training and mentoring to staff and students. Partake and facilitate staff and student development. Advise departmental management on the development of the training plan for further development. Continually assess the training needs of the staff and students allocated in the department/unit.
• Partake in conducting Performance Management and Development System contracting and assessments for sub-ordinate staff allocated. Participating in research studies where imaging is needed, in accordance with National and HPCSA research guidelines. Willingness to take additional responsibilities within the department to enhance service delivery.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate medical qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA with Independent Practice.
• The following will serve as an added advantage - passed FC Neurol Part 1 examination and post community service medical officer work experience in Internal Medicine or Neurology.

Duties :

• As a Registrar in Neurology, the candidate will rotate on a six-monthly basis between the Neurology Units of all three academic teaching hospitals, CHBAH, CMJAH and HJH. Duties will include the full complement of rendering Neurology inpatient and outpatient services, neurophysiology services including EEG, EMG, NCS and others.
• Attendance and service at all departmental commitments is required daily including after hours. The candidate will be responsible for the clinical management of neurology patients within any of the WITS affiliated training hospitals. Registrars will liaise with their consultants on a daily basis regarding this.
• They will be required to perform and teach diagnostic and therapeutic procedures concordant with a registrar’s training in this regard. Registrar duties include the participation in all academic and teaching activities of the department, and encompass the completion of a MMed degree during the set time of appointment.
• Desired candidates will be required to set an appropriate example of an outstanding medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff.

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• MBBCh or equivalent degree with an appropriate qualification in psychiatry (FC Psych (SA), MMed (Psych) or equivalent qualification recognised by the HPCSA), which allows registration as a specialist psychiatrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Sound clinical knowledge and skills in psychiatry. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to fulfill the required teaching and training requirements. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to mental health care users.
• Adequate interpersonal skills as well as professional and ethical conduct always. A valid driver’s license.

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• General psychiatry work as needed. Consultation Liaison with other disciplines as needed. Teaching and training of medical students, medical officers, and psychiatric registrars on the topic of psychiatry, as well as other personnel (e.g., nurses, occupational therapists and other allied staff). To stimulate, aid with and conduct research in the field of psychiatry.
• To supervise and manage junior staff, which would include disciplinary responsibilities when necessary. After hour duties done at Helen Joseph Hospital Psychiatry Unit which also covers Rahima Moosa Hospital Mental Health Services. Administrative duties. Active participation in hospital committees. T
• o aid with the development of policies and protocols of the hospital. Active participation in quality improvement programs including clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings and continuous professional development activities.
• To consult with external stakeholders when proper. To always keep professional and ethical conduct.