Job Vacancies at Stellenbosch University

Duties        
This role requires providing commercial contracts administrative support within the Faculty through: 

• Managing the commercial contracts process within the Faculty;
• Liaising with SU’s Legal Division in so far as commercial contracts are concerned;
• Liaising with various support divisions within SU during the contract vetting and negotiation process;
• Maintaining an effective electronic filing system;
• Organising and analysing information received from within the Faculty;
• Cross checking and validating information;
• Preparing written reports and correspondence where required;
• Checking and editing forms and documents for accuracy;
• Building-and maintaining databases and organising and tracking case files within the Faculty;
• Establishing and maintaining accurate electronic databases and distribution and contact lists within the Faculty;
• Compiling and editing correspondence, reports and other forms of communication;
• Responding to requests for documents and information;
• Performing routine administrative tasks;
• Typing letters, memoranda and other relevant documents;
• Handling and/or referring general high-level enquiries from within the Faculty to SU’s Legal Division;
• Assisting in the preparation of relevant documentation;
• Assisting with the coordination of follow-up actions arising from meetings.

Job Requirements        

• A tertiary qualification in paralegal studies at NQF Level 6, or at least 80% of modules completed towards a paralegal qualification;
• Broad knowledge of legal terminology and legal communication principles and practices;
• Experience in contract drafting;
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and web applications;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Customer service orientation;
• Ability to effectively plan, organise, prioritise and anticipate future obstacles;
• Ability to function accurately and effectively under pressure;
• Strong research and analytical skills;
• Problem-solving aptitude and critical thinking ability;
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality;
• Strong time-management skills;
• Ability to work independently.

 
Competency required
Technical competence:

• Demonstrating technical proficiency and comprehends its impact on work unit responsibilities.

Planning and organising:

• Establishing policies, guidelines, plans and priorities required to meet work unit or organisation objectives in a structured and thorough manner.

Accuracy and attention to detail:

• The ability to consistently follow processes and complete tasks while being alert and thorough in order to maintain high standards of preciseness and correctness in work output.

Communication:

• Listening to and relaying information and expectations clearly to others.

Interpersonal effectiveness:

• Maintaining cooperative working relationships in order to achieve work goals.

Self-management:

• Showing adaptability to the changing world, taking advantage of new ways of doing things.

Service commitment:

• Adapting and maintaining a customer-focused mind-set that acknowledges the importance and value of the customer and acting accordingly.

 
Recommendation        

• Relevant experience in a higher education environment.

Closing date: 30/04/2020

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Duties        
To function as a Nuclear Medicine radiographer in the NII PET/ CT Unit. This includes but is not confined to:

• Imaging of patients: including acquisition, processing, quality control, recording and back-up of acquired patient data;
• Performing in-vitro (non-imaging) nuclear medicine procedures and tests on biological specimens;
• Scheduling and managing workflows around patient scanning;
• Advising and assisting in optimisation of patient preparation. Explaining test procedures and safety precautions to patients, escorts, and researchers;
• Patient care, including interviewing; weight and height measurement; blood pressure measurement; blood glucose determination; general monitoring; intravenous catherisation; performance of urinary pregnancy tests; and blood sampling;
• Managing consumables, including ordering, stock control and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals;
• Calculating, measuring and recording radiopharmaceutical doses received, used, and disposed;
• Administration (including intravenous administration) of radiopharmaceuticals, intravenous contrast media, and adjunct medications under supervision of the NII nuclear medicine specialist;
• Under supervision of the NII radiopharmacist: performing and assisting with radiopharmaceutical syntheses and other radiopharmacy duties;
• Working under the supervision of the senior NII radiographer (as relevant). Effective supervision of staff in the NII (as relevant);
• Administrative tasks, including developing and managing the unit’s protocols and standard operating procedures; assisting reception staff with respect to bookings and booking records; keeping detailed records of patients, imaging and financial data, and assisting in the auditing thereof;
• Practice of strict infection control and radioprotection measures, as required;
• Assisting in care of equipment, including management of a quality assurance programme; performing necessary QC checks and calibrations; organising a maintenance schedule; reporting faults; liaising with service staff and/or the medical physicist;
• Assisting with general day-to-day operations of the NII. Effective interaction with other members of the NII team; NII clients; research participants; and clinical patients;
• Facilitating research at the NII, including assisting researchers in the development and implementation of PET/CT acquisition protocols; advising on optimal scan preparation of research participants; implementation of activities required by research protocols;
• Supervising and training staff and students at the NII;
• Interacting with staff of the adjoining Western Cape Academic PET-CT Centre as necessary;
• Contributing towards clinical service provision by the Tygerberg Hospital Division of Nuclear Medicine;
• Reporting to the senior nuclear medicine radiographer (if relevant); reporting to the Director of the NII.

 
Job Requirements    

• Registration as a nuclear medicine radiographer with the Health Professions Council of South Africa;
• Appropriate professional qualification(s);
• Experience working as a radiographer in a PET-CT centre;
• Ability and willingness to adapt to the evolving needs of a new position;
• Meet physical demands of the position: ability to stand and walk; bend and stretch; assist patients to and from chairs and trolleys; handle heavy equipment and accessories;
• Accurate colour vision and good hearing;
• Professional conduct, excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills.