Hot Jobs at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• A Grade 12 Certificate, an appropriate Degree (NQF level 7) in health-related field.
• A postgraduate qualification in Management will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years management experience at senior management level in public health.
• Knowledge and understanding of district health systems including the management of regional and district hospitals.
• Good understanding of legislations, related regulations and policies in the public sector. Driver’s licence is an inherent requirement. Computer literacy. 

Duties :

• Provide strategic leadership and management in the Chief Directorate to ensure alignment with its Annual, business and operational plans. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of District Services in terms of relevant legislative frameworks and delegations. Manage and lead the Districts in the implementation of Primary Health Care (PHC) full package.
• Ensure optimal provision of integrated and appropriate health services and programmes for the entire Province. Support Districts and Regional hospitals, within the Province, in line with the Departmental Comprehensive Service Plan and National Health Core Standards. Manage the implementation of Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM) in the five (5) districts.
• Manage the collaboration with the five (5) Districts in reviewing and implementing the three (3) streams of PHC reengineering. Monitor and support implementation of EPWP programme in the department. Preparation and maintenance of the DHS budget to meet the health and service needs of the province in accordance with all prescripts geared towards the improvement of service delivery. Support the NHI readiness arrangements across the Province in line with the developments around the Bill.
• Lead and manage the key partnerships within the Province, especially with Communities, Local Government, Universities and Non-Profit Organizations (NPO’s). Management of Human and Financial Resources within the Directorate. Implementation of DHS in line with legislation and regulations.
• Actively contribute to the formulation and implementation of the departmental Strategic Plan. Communicate, report and integrate the outputs of the chief directorate, internally and externally with all stakeholders.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 Certificate, an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA registration as an Independent Medical Practitioner and must have completed Community Service. Current registration with HPCSA for 2025/2026 financial year.
• Post Qualification, at least six (6) months clinical psychiatry experience at Gauteng Health Facilities affiliated to the University of Witwatersrand academic platform.
• A qualification i.e., Part 1 of the FC Psych (SA) and/or the Diploma in Mental Health will be added advantages.

Duties :

• Conduct Clinical assessment of psychiatric patients, formulate ,develop and execute evidence based and compassionate patient care plans. Implement cost containment measures in service delivery. Assess and manage medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Provide Counselling and education to patients and families. Proper clinical record keeping and preparation of referral letters and discharge summaries for all patients.
• Safe record keeping of all laboratory results. Participate in wards / departmental administrative duties. Commitment to high level of care, ethics, professionalism, and punctuality.
• Willing to work longer hours (night, weekend and public holiday) to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients. Work responsibly within a multi-disciplinary team and report all conflicts of interest and corruption. Participate in outreach, academic and research programs at any of the Gauteng health facilities.
• Registrars will be expected to perform clinical duties at any of the Gauteng Health facilities. Conduct research under supervision, with respect to the attainment of the MMED, train in the various psychotherapy modalities; teach and supervise medical and undergraduate students as well as medical interns.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
• At least one-year experience as a Medical Officer post-community service (for South African qualified) or three-years’ experience post internship (for foreign qualified) applicants, preferably in primary care setting.
• Registrars will be based in the district training platforms and jointly appointed between West Rand Health district and the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS). 

Duties :

• Provide medical care including interviewing, investigating, diagnosing and managing patients, Rotate through all service points in the service and training platforms – clinics, hospitals, community-based services and community-oriented primary care platforms in district and WITS.
• Participate in all clinical, academic and professional activities of the family medicine discipline, including teaching and research, clinical audits, preparing and writing of reports.
• Supervise clinical associates, undergraduate medical students, medical interns, community service doctors and medical officers.
• Reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethos and implementing and monitoring adherence to National Core Standards (norms and standards).
• Ensure that record keeping is done for all clinical work and complete medico-legal documents timeously e.g., Sick notes, admission discharges and death certificate.
• Attend relevant clinical, administrative and academic meetings such as mortality and morbidity review, and nearmiss meetings, departmental meetings, journal clubs, case presentations, lectures and ward? rounds, both at the district and at Wits (as necessary). Participate in the multidisciplinary healthcare teams for the management of patients.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Registration certificate with HPCSA as an Independent Practitioner and current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Grade 1 None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• Grade 2 A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• Grade 3 A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.

Duties :

• Offer comprehensive medical care to Internal Medicine patients-general/sub-specialties /out-patients and in-patients.
• Deal with referrals and transfers from level 1,2 and 3 facilities from the Hospital drainage areas. Daily ward rounds in the medical wards, level 1 (problems) and daily in-patients and out patients care.
• See consultations from other departments, writing meticulous discharge summaries for all patient. Run medical out-patients and sub-specialty clinics.
• Up-referral of properly worked up, appropriate patients to sub-specialties. Down-referral of all stable patients to level 1 clinics. Outreach level 2 and level 3 Hospitals

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Requirements :

• MBChB or a relevant qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner current annual registration.
• Grade 1 no experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of South African qualified employees.
• Grade 2 minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees.
• Grade 3 minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Diploma in Anaesthesiology and Primaries will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• To provide efficient and effective clinical care within the provision of tertiary hospital service package.
• To provide optimum quality health care to patients. Provide Peri-operative Anaesthesia care to patients Improve theatre utilization and Reduce theatre cancellations.
• Guide, support and supervise junior staff towards management of patients. Ensure compliance to all relevant legislation, policies and protocols and proper record keeping.
• Work as a team with all staff. To perform commuted overtime in order to provide a 24hr clinical service. To ensure multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• To ensure continuous training and education of the interns and students. To assist in departmental cost-efficiency practices. Ensure completion of Anaesthesia records and report on adverse events to the Specialists.
• To prepare for DA Exams by attending academic meetings within the department and externally.

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Requirements :

• MBCHB degree or equivalent qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Medical Practitioner). Current HPCSA registration for current academic year.
• Grade 1 no experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees,
• Grade 2 a minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees and
• Grade 3 a minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
• Primary exam (FC Rad (D)) Part 1 of College of Medicine South Africa (CMSA) preferably with Radiology working experience, Computer Literacy and a valid driver’s license will be added advantage. 

Duties :

• To be responsible for service delivery within the department of Diagnostic Radiology at DGMAH.
• To fulfil the administrative, academic and research requirements. Undertake all tasks as directed by the Head Clinical Department and the Head of Clinical Unit services at the Institution.
• Participates in the academic and interdepartmental activities conducting research toward MMed/FC Rad(D).
• Supervise and teach medical students, Radiography students and other service commitments to DGMAH.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner. Registration with the HPCSA as an independent medical practitioner with proof of current registration.
• Grade 1: None experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of South African qualified employees,
• Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees and
• Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees.

Duties :

• Co-ordinate and manage clinical care and treatment.
• Medical officer should be to provide service in terms of management of Plastic Surgery and Burns patients (OPD, Ward work, Theatre, outreach ETC).
• May also oversee undergraduate student and support post graduate students and must also fulfil HPCSA requirements.

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Requirements :

• MBChB or a relevant qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner current annual registration.
• Grade 1 no experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of South African qualified employees.
• Grade 2 minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees.
• Grade 3 minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees. Advanced Trauma Life Support, Basic Surgical Skills and Primaries will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Shift work in the Emergency Medicine Department.
• Evaluation and clinical management of patients referred to the Emergency Department.
• Clinical training of undergraduates.
• Relevant administration functions as required including for medico legal purposes.

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Requirements :

• MBChB or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Registration with the HPCSA and current annual registration with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Basic life support course (BLS), PLUS either ACLS (Advanced cardiac Life Support) OR PALS (Paediatric Advanced Life Support) Course will be an added advantage.
• Dip PEC or other relevant diploma, and/or ultrasound training/accreditation will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Shift work in the Emergency Medicine Department.
• Evaluation and clinical management of patients referred to the Emergency Department.
• Clinical training of undergraduates.
• Relevant administration functions as required including for medico legal purposes.

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Requirements :

• Matric /Grade 12. Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Surgical Primaries (FCS Primaries). Current registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner 2023/2024.
• A minimum of 2 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Ensure effective and efficient general surgery service delivery. Provide clinical care and treatment.
• Provide training to Interns and Medical students. Better utilization of resources such as laboratory and blood products. Supervision of undergraduates and interns.
• Perform compulsory commuted overtime. Ensure compliance with policies/protocols. Ability to function independently and be part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Registrars will be required to register as post-graduate students with the University according to the requirements for the discipline in the yearbook and guidelines.
• Do research within 3 years before writing final examinations FC Urol (SA).

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Requirements :

• MBChB or equivalent and full registration with HPCSA as an independent practitioner.
• Prior exposure to Internal Medicine or Cardiology department will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Participation in in- and outpatient care to cardiac patients including participation in commuted overtime work.
• The practitioner must be willing to participate in all academic activities and leadership of junior members of the team.

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Requirements :

• MBCHB or equivalent. Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Current Registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Primaries in Orthopaedic and Intermediate will be an added advantage.
• No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner.

Duties :

• Patient Care: Offer comprehensive medical care to Orthopaedic/Hand and Microsurgery Patients-General/Subspecialties/Outpatients and Inpatients. Be able to deal with referrals and transfers from level 1, 2 and 3 facilities from the Hospital drainage Area.
• Participate in the daily ward rounds in the Orthopaedic wards, level 1 (problems) and daily inpatient and outpatient care. See consultations from other departments.
• Writing meticulous discharge summaries for all patients. Run Orthopaedic outpatient and sub-specialty clinics. Up-referral of properly worked-up, appropriate patients to sub-specialties.
• Down-referral of all stable patients to level 1 clinics. Teaching: Formal training of Junior Medical Officers, Registrars, Orthopaedic/ Orthopaedic/Hand and Microsurgery students and allied health workers.
• Mentoring of Staff (Junior Orthopaedic Officers, Registrars, and Nurses) in the Orthopaedic Wards and Clinics and from facilities that refer to DGMAH. Participate in all academic and clinical meetings of Orthopaedic Surgery Department. Participate in departmental research activities.
• Accepting responsibility for continuous professional development to keep up to date with developments in different units in Orthopaedic Surgery. Also, participate in the outreach programmes for Level 2 and 3 Hospitals. Any other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department.

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Requirements :

• MBCHB degree or equivalent qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Current registration with HPCSA as independent medical practitioner. Diploma in Anaesthesiology, FCA Part 1 and at least 6 months post DA experience in Anaesthesia will be added advantages.

Duties :

• The successful candidate must provide clinical services to patients at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, participate in the department’s academic programmes, research activities and clinical audit meetings.
• Successful candidates might be expected to rotate through training/cluster hospitals on the academic platform.

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Requirements :

• MBChB degree or equivalent medical qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Current registration as independent medical practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Primaries and Intermediates will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• The incumbent shall provide and/or comply with the following in the DGMAH & SMU Complex: Registrar will inter alia be responsible for rendering services, assessment and treatment of patients, related administration participating in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching, participating in departmental audit activities, preparing, and writing liaison and communication services and community liaison.
• Registrar should rotate through related departments at various hospitals, comprising hospitals served in their specific outreach programmes.
• Registrars will be appointed on a joint appointment on the establishment of Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital (DGMAH) and Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU). Clinical Services: Surgery and clinical service delivery at DGMH.
• Provide optimum evidence-based health care. Provide comprehensive appropriate level patient care, including inpatient and outpatient care, interdisciplinary consultations, management of acute burns, as well as up and down referral with other health facilities; supervise, teach (Clinical and theoretical) and examine undergraduate students, medical officers, and medical interns. Outreach services: Provide outreach to level 1 and level 2 health facilities.
• Research and record/statistics keeping: Perform and participate in research. Academic: Participate and attend academic discussions, meetings, congresses, workshops etc. Comply with requirements of post and legislation. Work in team-based environment.

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Requirements :

• MBChB and appropriate qualifications that allow registration with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Current registration with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Diploma in Ophthalmology, Surgical experience and Microsurgery course will be added as an advantage.

Duties :

• In and outpatient medical care. Assist consultants with surgical procedures. Develop surgical skills.
• Prepare, present and attend academic meetings. Preparation and completion of dissertation.
• Do overtime and after hours’ call. Perform minor outpatient procedures.
• Prepare for examinations. Clinical administration tasks include maintaining patient records, coordinating care, and participating in ward rounds and meetings.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 Certificate and MBCHB qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as an independent Medical Practitioner.
• Completed community service. Current annual registration with HPCSA for 2025-2026 financial year.
• Successful completion of the Colleges of Medicine Part 1 examination will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• The Successful candidate will be responsible for the rendering of clinical services. The candidate will be expected to rotate between satellite and partner hospitals associated with the University of Pretoria. Supervise junior doctors (undergraduate students, interns and community service doctors).
• Attend relevant administrative meetings. Implement and monitor adherence to National Core Standards (norms and standards).
• Participate in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research. Perform practical procedures relevant to the care of patients.
• Ensure effective administration and safe record keeping in the department. Willing to work after hours (night, weekend and public holiday) to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients.
• The candidate must complete a research project as required by the HPCSA for registration. Maintain a logbook and a portfolio of learning as required by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 Certificate, MBCHB degree or Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Current Registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner for the 2025/6 financial year. Successful completion of FCP Part I will be added as an advantage.

Duties :

• Responsible for comprehensive medical care to Internal Medicine Patients-General/Subspecialties/Outpatients and Inpatients. Deal with referrals and transfers from the Hospital drainage Area. Conduct daily ward rounds in the medical wards.
• Effectively communicate with other staff members, nursing staff, paramedical disciplines, patients and /or their relatives. Write meticulous discharge summaries for all patients. Run medical outpatient and sub-specialty clinics.
• The candidate will be expected to rotate between satellite and partner hospitals associated with the University of Pretoria. Supervise junior doctors (undergraduate students, interns and community service doctors). Attend relevant administrative meetings. Implement and monitor adherence to National Core Standards (norms and standards).
• Participate in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research. Perform practical procedures relevant to the care of patients.
• Ensure effective administration and safe record keeping in the department. Willing to work after hours (night, weekend and public holiday) to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients.
• Conduct training of junior medical officers, registrars, medical students and allied health workers. Mentorship of Staff (Junior Medical Officers, Registrars, Nurses) in the Medical Wards and Clinics and from facilities that refer to Kalafong/Steve Biko hospitals Cost effective usage of resources, including laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy .
• Doing procedures as required for proper work-up of patients, e.g. Bone marrow aspirations, LP etc. Manage patients according to accepted guidelines. Attend academic activities on a regular basis and presenting at meetings. Contribute to undergraduate training.

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Requirements :

• Grade 10 and an equivalent recognized National Steam Certificate.
• A minimum of 1-3 years’ appropriate experience gained in operating boilers.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations.
• Planning, organizing, communication (verbal and written) skills are essential.

Duties :

• Makes requisition of chemicals from stores as required. Tests the quality of water of softeners as well as the returning flows of condensate water. Fills chemicals tank with required chemicals as prescribed. Top up salt in brine tank.
• Checks working conditions of chemical pumps. Tests total dissolve solids (TDS) and blow-down according to prescripts.
• Monitors the stream pressure constantly check the correct temperature of hot well tanks. Adjust the stocker for efficient steam delivery. Reports all defects timeously.
• Check the feed water pump-levels and hot well tanks for sufficient water supply to the boiler. Make sure that standby boilers and funnels are always full of water and chemicals. Controls the flow of fuel.
• Ensures that the boiler environment is well maintained, the proper usage of protective clothing, that the brine tank and water filter are cleaned as prescribed and the removal of ash from boilers, grit arrest and smoke box.
• Log all recordings as per the assessment in the logbook. Performs supervisory functions.
• Receives and sign off on the delivery of coal. Provides shift reports. Maintenance of shift/overtime register. Performs other related duties delegated by the Supervisor.

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Requirements :

• Diploma or Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Radiographer.
• Registration with the HPCSA as an independent Radiographer in Radiation Oncology.

Duties :

• Undertakes all basic radiation planning and treatment preparation.
• Treats all patients according to departmental protocols based on local and international research. Participates in academic activities.
• Responsible for localization planning and accurate delivery of radiation treatment to patients’ wit neo-plasms.
• Provides physical and emotional support of patients.
• Conducts Daily and weekly quality assurance.
• Performs administrative duties. Assists students during clinical work to develop radiography skills.

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Requirements :

• Diploma or Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Radiographer.
• Registration with the HPCSA as an independent Radiographer in Radiation Oncology.

Duties :

• Undertakes all basic radiation planning and treatment preparation.
• Treats all patients according to departmental protocols based on local and international research. Participates in academic activities.
• Responsible for localization planning and accurate delivery of radiation treatment to patients’ wit neo-plasms.
• Provides physical and emotional support of patients.
• Conducts Daily and weekly quality assurance.
• Performs administrative duties. Assists students during clinical work to develop radiography skills.

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Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma or Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• A minimum of four (4) years appropriate experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• A post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in oncology specialties referred to in the glossary of terms. 

Duties :

• Provides optimal, holistic, specialised nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework.
• Effective and efficient utilisation of resources. Participates in training and research. Provides support to nursing services.
• Maintains professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Acts as shift leader in the unit (where necessary).
• Communicates effectively with patients, health professionals and colleagues. Implements of Ideal Hospital Framework.

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Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma or Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• A minimum of four (4) years appropriate experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• A post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in oncology specialties referred to in the glossary of terms. 

Duties :

• Provides optimal, holistic, specialised nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework.
• Effective and efficient utilisation of resources. Participates in training and research. Provides support to nursing services.
• Maintains professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Acts as shift leader in the unit (where necessary).
• Communicates effectively with patients, health professionals and colleagues. Implements of Ideal Hospital Framework.

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Requirements :

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a medical Physicist, Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist, no experience needed after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist. Computer literacy.
• Good communication skills (ability to communicate well with people at different levels and backgrounds). Sound Organization skills. Good interpersonal skills. Must be able to work under pressure and to take initiative. Organising and planning skills.

Duties :

• Review of radiation safety procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Provide training to radiation employees in all radiation protection protocols. Review of personnel radiation exposure and preparation of over-exposure reports as required by DoH:RC/SAHPRA.
• Monitor patient radiation doses: diagnostic reference levels (DRLs). Prevents radiation incidences in diagnostic radiology department. Acquisition and administering of personnel radiation monitoring devices (e.g. radiation dosimeters such TLD badges & audible/alarm dosimeters).
• Perform calculation and inspection of the facility shielding as required in accordance with the national regulations. Acts on behalf of license holders in taking full responsibility for the entire scope of radiation protection.
• Develop and directs quality control programs to ensure safety procedures, better image quality, identification of the sources of uncertainty as well as the compliance with regulations.
• Perform acceptance testing of the newly installed imaging systems to verify the specifications provided by the vendor. Implementation of a regular quality control programme to guarantee safety of both staff and patients.
• Ensures that all the activity measuring instruments (radionuclide calibrators and survey meters) are calibrated against the national standard. Reviews documentation which includes procedure manuals and policy documents.
• Ensures that the correct activity which is measured with a radionuclide calibrator is administered to patients. Monitors the administration of radioactivity sources (in case of I-131 and Lu-177) to patients for therapeutic procedures. Performs the measurement of the sensitivity of gamma cameras/SPECT scanners prior for the estimation of the activity/counts to be performed.
• Provide support to Radiography, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy, Oncology and other institutions in the cluster. Evaluates all the facilities and procedures in terms of occupational or public safety by performing radiation survey.
• Participates in drafting/writing specifications prior to purchasing of a new radionuclide calibrator and/or any imaging system. The employee will be required to work long hours in line with the operational needs of the department.

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Requirements :

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a medical Physicist, Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist, no experience needed after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist. Computer literacy.
• Good communication skills (ability to communicate well with people at different levels and backgrounds). Sound Organization skills. Good interpersonal skills. Must be able to work under pressure and to take initiative. Organising and planning skills.

Duties :

• Review of radiation safety procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Provide training to radiation employees in all radiation protection protocols. Review of personnel radiation exposure and preparation of over-exposure reports as required by DoH:RC/SAHPRA.
• Monitor patient radiation doses: diagnostic reference levels (DRLs). Prevents radiation incidences in diagnostic radiology department. Acquisition and administering of personnel radiation monitoring devices (e.g. radiation dosimeters such TLD badges & audible/alarm dosimeters).
• Perform calculation and inspection of the facility shielding as required in accordance with the national regulations. Acts on behalf of license holders in taking full responsibility for the entire scope of radiation protection.
• Develop and directs quality control programs to ensure safety procedures, better image quality, identification of the sources of uncertainty as well as the compliance with regulations.
• Perform acceptance testing of the newly installed imaging systems to verify the specifications provided by the vendor. Implementation of a regular quality control programme to guarantee safety of both staff and patients.
• Ensures that all the activity measuring instruments (radionuclide calibrators and survey meters) are calibrated against the national standard. Reviews documentation which includes procedure manuals and policy documents.
• Ensures that the correct activity which is measured with a radionuclide calibrator is administered to patients. Monitors the administration of radioactivity sources (in case of I-131 and Lu-177) to patients for therapeutic procedures. Performs the measurement of the sensitivity of gamma cameras/SPECT scanners prior for the estimation of the activity/counts to be performed.
• Provide support to Radiography, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy, Oncology and other institutions in the cluster. Evaluates all the facilities and procedures in terms of occupational or public safety by performing radiation survey.
• Participates in drafting/writing specifications prior to purchasing of a new radionuclide calibrator and/or any imaging system. The employee will be required to work long hours in line with the operational needs of the department.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical specialist in Radiation Oncology.
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiation Oncology.
• No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Radiation Oncology.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be expected to render full spectrum of Radiation Oncology services at the department of radiation Oncology. Attends multi-disciplinary meetings. Conducts clinical assessment and formulation of treatments plans for patients. Plans and deliver Radiotherapy treatments, assessments and follow-ups.
• Assists with patient backlogs in treatment and ensure effective delivery of radiation therapy in a safe, evidence based, ethical way considering health economics. Assist the Head of Department with the day-to-day management of the unit. Oversee the work of Registrars to ensure adequate service delivery.
• Assist with the teaching program in the department of Radiation Oncology, including attendance and participation in academic meetings, providing supervision, informal and formal teaching to Registrars. The successful candidate will be involved in clinical research as well as supervising registrars on their MMeds.
• The employee will be required to work longer hours the assessment and treatment of Radiation Oncology emergencies.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical specialist in Radiation Oncology.
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiation Oncology.
• No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Radiation Oncology.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be expected to render full spectrum of Radiation Oncology services at the department of radiation Oncology. Attends multi-disciplinary meetings. Conducts clinical assessment and formulation of treatments plans for patients. Plans and deliver Radiotherapy treatments, assessments and follow-ups.
• Assists with patient backlogs in treatment and ensure effective delivery of radiation therapy in a safe, evidence based, ethical way considering health economics. Assist the Head of Department with the day-to-day management of the unit. Oversee the work of Registrars to ensure adequate service delivery.
• Assist with the teaching program in the department of Radiation Oncology, including attendance and participation in academic meetings, providing supervision, informal and formal teaching to Registrars. The successful candidate will be involved in clinical research as well as supervising registrars on their MMeds.
• The employee will be required to work longer hours the assessment and treatment of Radiation Oncology emergencies.