POST 38/270 – CHIEF DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHER: GRADE 1
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
SALARY: Grade 1: R520 785 per annum
CENTRE: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as a (Independent Practitioner) Diagnostic Radiographer. Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as a Diagnostic Radiographer after registration with the HPCSA. Inherent requirement of the job: Must be willing to work shifts when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): The ability to manage and supervise a subsection of the department with knowledge, experience and skills in general, trauma, emergency, theatre and mobile radiography, Fluoroscopy, Computerised Tomography and PACS will be an advantage. Computer literacy (MS Office package and MS Outlook). Knowledge of radiation protection, quality assurance and equipment safety pertaining to radiography. Appropriate experience in a Radiography supervisory capacity will be an advantage.
DUTIES:
- Responsible for the control, supervision, delegation and co-ordination of activities in a sub-section of the department and the delivery of a professional service to patients.
- Participate in the management of the cost centre.
- Participate in middle management and delegated management tasks, including statistic collation and provide support to the Assistant Director.
- Produce diagnostic images of high quality and be responsible for staff and student training in your area.
- Manage radiography and support personnel, including performance appraisals.
- Ensure quality assurance, maintenance of equipment and the purchase, use and care of suitable radiation protection equipment.
APPLICATIONS:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference.
NOTE:
Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
ENQUIRIES: Ms N Behardien-Peters Tel No: (021)-404-4187
CLOSING DATE: 10 November 2023
