Head clinical unit (medical) grade 1 - 2 (nuclear medicine) (steve biko academic hospital)

SAdocs · March 28, 2026, 3:17pm

HEAD CLINICAL UNIT (MEDICAL) GRADE 1 - 2 (NUCLEAR MEDICINE)

Reference Number : REFS/045412
Directorate : NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Number of Posts : 1
Package : Grade 1- R2 084 754.00 Grade 2- R2 279 559.00 per annum plus benefits
Enquiries : Prof. M.M Sathekge - Tel no: 012 354 1794/2373/2302

Requirements :

Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery plus MMed (Nuc Med) or FCNP (SA). Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Nuclear Medicine. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. A minimum of five (5) years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist in Nuclear Medicine after registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). PhD will be an additional advantage. Strong record of clinical and academic expertise in Nuclear Medicine and molecular imaging; Management experience; PET/CT, SPECT/CT and radionuclide therapy expertise; Experience in research and in supervision, training and teaching at both under-and post-graduate levels. Publication record. Good interpersonal, leadership, administrative, Communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in teaching and learning, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students. This is a joint appointment between the University of Pretoria (Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nuclear Medicine) and Steve Biko Academic Hospital.

Duties :

Ensure effective and efficient clinical specialist level service delivery, including PET/CT; SPECT/CT and radionuclide therapy, within the domain of the central hospital as well as at other cluster hospitals where required. Involvement in interdisciplinary consultations and meetings. Support, teach and examine undergraduate and post-graduate students in the appropriate aspects of unit. Participate in University teaching programs and examinations as pertains to the relevant specialty. Initiate, perform and participate in research activities and publications in accordance with the School of Medicine plans. Take part in interdepartmental, national and international teaching and research collaborations, including NuMeRI. Assist HoD and HU with administrative duties. Form part of the after-hours specialist cover for the Nuclear Medicine department, to provide a 24hr clinical service.

Notes :

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitmentportal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet atwww.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks(criminal record, ID checks, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification including matric and employment verification and social media check). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : STEVE BIKO ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 17-04-2026