Medical Physicist Grade 1-3

Requirements

• An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Physicist.
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist (Independent Practice).
• Current and active registration with HPCSA as a Medical Physicist Experience:
• Grade 1:
• None after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Physicist.
• Grade 2:
• 8 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist.
• Grade 3:
• 16 years appropriate after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Be a highly motivated and methodical individual who pays attention to detail with exceptional standards for accuracy.
• Capable of using initiative for problem solving, recognizing the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results.
• Good communication, interpersonal relationships, research, development and teaching skills.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations regarding the medical use of ionizing radiation, particularly concerning diagnostic radiology.
• Potential to develop management skills.
• Skills pertaining to the scope of the profession of medical physicists.
• Understand the physics of radiotherapy, diagnostic X-ray and nuclear medicine equipment, computers and software; and have a thorough knowledge of diagnostic radiology physics.

Duties

• Routine Medical Physics service delivery activities in Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology Assisting with departmental administration.
• Assistance with equipment tender preparation, evaluation and commissioning.
• Responsibility for the management of the dosimetry, quality assurance and radiation protection functions of Medical Physics in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, with support to Radiation Oncology.
• External Coordination with other institutions in the province or national on Medical Physics activities.
• Attending and presenting at meetings, workshops and CPD activities.
• Operation, monitoring of maintenance, record keeping and care of all equipment and accessories.
• Design and implementation of new protocols.
• Teaching and training skills, radiation protection and handling, transporting and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Ability to solve radiotherapy physics problems.
• Performance of quality control procedures in radiotherapy.
• Provide medical physics support for radiation oncology treatment unit including Sound knowledge of radiotherapy dosimetry equipment, treatment planning acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration and quality assurance.
• Provide medical physics support in radiation oncology treatment planning.
• Participating in the implementation of new treatment techniques.
• Provide radiation protection services and ensure regulatory compliance for the institution.

How to apply

New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.

Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Applications must be submitted on a duly new Z83 Form (effective from 01 January 2021), a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons:
• Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference.
• Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a comprehensive CV.
• Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document, Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks.
• Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s).
• The department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
• (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
• Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
• If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• We thank all applicants for their interest.
• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts.