• Reference Number : refs/020854
• Directorate : Nuclear Medicine
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1: R1 271 901.00. Grade 2: R1 451 214.00. Grade 3: R1 680 780.00 per annum (All package inclusive)
• Enquiries : Prof. M.M Sathekge: 012-354 1885

Requirements :

• Grade 1: appropriate qualification that allow for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Nuclear Medicine. No experience required after registration after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Nuclear Medicine. The following will be an added advantage: Sound clinical knowledge and skills in Nuclear Medicine. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to Radiopharmaceuticals theranostics. Computer literacy. A valid driver's license. This post will allow the opportunity to work in general Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT and Radiopharmaceutical therapy. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Nuclear Medicine. Grade 3.A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Nuclear Medicine.

Duties :

• Offer comprehensive provision of Nuclear Medicine care by diagnosing and treating diseases using radioactive materials and techniques. The Nuclear Medicine physician will monitor radionuclide preparation, administration and disposition. Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings. Check and approve the quality of diagnostic images before patients are discharged. Establish and enforce radiation protection standards for patients and staff. Interpret imaging data and confer with other Medical Specialists to formulate diagnoses. Prescribe radionuclides and dosages to be administered to individual patients. Review procedure requests and patients medical histories to determine applicability of procedures and radioisotopes to be used. Direct Nuclear Medicine technologists or technicians regarding desired dosages, techniques, positions and projections.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: 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 at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents (Attach Signed new Z83) 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, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. It is 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 : 16-07-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.