Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Radiation Oncology)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: GSH87/2025
Groote Schuur Hospital
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Radiation Oncology.
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Radiation Oncology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Radiation Oncology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Radiation Oncology.
Inherent requirements of the job:
Participate in the after-hours call system. Commuted overtime is compulsory. Up to date GCP (Good clinical practice) training. Up to date ACLS or ATLS course training.
Note:
Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
Enquiries:
Prof J Parkes, tel. no. (021) 404-4265.
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiation Oncology.
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Take on additional clinics in times of need and create/update treatment guidelines for all clinics. Take on administrative and/or management roles within the department as required. Conduct appropriate clinical audits and appropriate clinical research within the department to stay abreast of clinical development. Support major referral centres in drainage areas eg. George Hospital, Vredenburg Hospital, Mitchell’s Plain Hospital, by doing outreach and supporting competencies in the District Health Care System to manage patients and referrals appropriately. Participate in departmental outreach teaching initiatives such as Access to Care radiotherapy teaching program. Involved in CMSA teaching and training and assessment. Supervise, teach and assess registrars and Mmed projects according to best practice standards.
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
To lead and run an efficient and cost-effective colo-rectal, hepato-biliary and thyroid combined Oncology service at Groote Schuur Hospital. Knowledge and experience of modern radiotherapy planning and treatment, including 3D CRT, VMAT planning and treatment, chemotherapy administration and management of side effects, and biological therapy, as well as experience in palliative care is required. Computer literacy (MS Office)
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1,341,855 per annum, Grade 2: R 1,531,032 per annum, Grade 3: R 1,773,222 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
Starting Date:
4/25/2025 12:00:00 AM
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
- It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
- available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
- bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 5/13/2025 12:00:00 AM
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