Head clinical unit: Radiology (Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital)

HEAD CLINICAL UNIT: RADIOLOGY

  • Reference Number : refs/021579

  • Directorate : Radiology

  • Number of Posts : 1

  • Package : R 1 976 070.00 (all-inclusive package)

  • Enquiries : Dr. T.N Socikwa Tel : 011 923-2053

Requirements :

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery plus MMed (Rad D) or FC Rad Diagnostics (SA). Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Radiology with minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in Radiology. Extensive and appropriate experience in all aspects of Radiology- clinical care, teaching, and research. Certificates of service for all periods of employment. Proven management ability, sound communication (verbal and written) skills, leadership skills, decision making and interpersonal skills. Financial and Human Resource Management skills Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. A valid driver’s license.

Duties :

  • Provide leadership, management and Overall supervision of the Radiology discipline in the Hospital. Clinical and Imaging management of both in-patients (including Intensive Care and High Care) and out-patients. Ensure that there are protocols for the management of common medical conditions and that there is compliance to the protocols and guidelines. Improving quality of services, safeguarding high standards of care and creating an environment in which excellence of care will flourish. Serve as the key liaison officer for the streamlining of referrals within the cluster. Be a key role player in the extension of the academic platform at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital. Contribute to the functional transition of the unit from largely providing primary and secondary services to an increased proportion of tertiary services. Conduct or plan for operational (informal) research which will inform the planning of services to be responsive to the health needs of the community. Assist in the identification of areas for formal research to ensure that all research conducted by external stakeholders will be beneficial to the institution and the community at large. Deliver the quality of diagnostic radiology expected in a Tertiary hospital. Supervise and advise Medical Officers and Radiographers, Manage own PMDS and that of subordinates. Evaluate patient’s medical history to ensure that radiologic studies will not cause unnecessary harm to the patients. Communicate radiological tests and their diagnosis to patient’s physician through written report or verbally. The incumbent will manage human, financial, assets and material resources in the Department.

Notes :

  • Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.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. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Proof of Registration with Professional bodies is mandatory NB: Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). 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 qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment/reference check verification) and Competency Assessments where required . NB: Reference Checks-The applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which one must be immediate supervisor. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies assessment using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this post with a candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital

Closing Date : 20-09-2024

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