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Requirements
BSc Honours Degree in Medical Physics, or equivalent. Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist (Independent Practice). Experience: At least 5 years post registration experience in clinical Medical Physics. Recommendation: An MSc in Medical Physics. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required Skills pertaining to the scope of the profession of a Medical Physicist. Sound knowledge of radiotherapy physics, radiotherapy equipment, dosimetry, treatment planning and HDR brachytherapy. Knowledge of computers and software used in radiotherapy, radiology and nuclear medicine. Knowledge of quality assurance and radiation protection aspects of all radiation therapy and radiation imaging equipment. Knowledge of the statutory regulations regarding the medical use of ionizing radiation. Thorough understanding of physics concepts and its link to medical applications. Research, development and teaching/training skills. Good leadership, communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
Duties
Responsibility for the dosimetry, quality assurance and radiation protection functions of Medical Physics in the Department of Radiation Oncology, with support to Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology. Provide Medical Physics support for Radiation Oncology treatment units including acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration, and quality assurance. Provide Medical Physics support for Radiation Oncology Treatment Planning. Participating in the implementation of new treatment techniques. Provide radiation protection services for the institutions in the DFR. Provide clinical Medical Physics advice as required in Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine and Radiology. Training and education of Medical Physics Interns and other professionals in associated departments. Lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate level on Medical Physics- related topics. Active participation and assistance with research and development programmes of the Medical Physics Department.
Applications
All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or posted to Private Bag X03, Mayville, 4058 or email to: [email protected]
Notes
An Application for Employment Form (Z83) must be completed and forwarded. This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview. Original signed letter from your current employer, confirming current and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert to be submitted only when shortlisted. People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref APRO/1/2006. Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. It is the short listed candidate’s responsibility to have the foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on or before the day of the interview. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered. The selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to the large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that due to financial constraints, There Will Be No Payment Of S&T Claims. This Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Hospital. Person with disabilities and African males are encouraged to apply. Please note that other race groups are also not restricted from applying.