Assistant Manager: Medical Physics

Requirements

An appropriate qualification (Diploma/Degree in Medical Physics) that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Physicist. Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Physicist. Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate supervisory experience after registration as Medical Physicist. Candidate must be able to manage and supervise a subsection of the department with thorough knowledge of radiographic techniques, radiation protection, quality assurance PACS and equipment safety. Ensure strategic planning and possess organizational skills. Knowledge of Patient Archiving and Communication Systems. Good administrative, supervisory and managerial skills. Knowledge, skills, and Competencies required: In-depth knowledge and skills related to medical physics, Quality assurance processes, tests and regulations associated with radiation emitting devices primarily in radiology. Sound knowledge of radiotherapy physics and radiotherapy equipment, dosimetry, treatment planning, and HDR Brachytherapy. Computer skills and knowledge of software used in radiology (imaging and dose assessment) and Radiotherapy (Morden RT techniques). Good technical, administrative, leadership, management, communication, and interpersonal skills pertaining to profession of Medical Physicist and in relation to service delivery as well as teaching platform. Research, development and teaching /training skills. Sound knowledge of regulations pertaining to the Hazardous Substances Act of 1973 in accordance with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority. Experience in radiation medicine equipment management processes; including needs assessments, procurement processes, specifications, installation and maintenance. A valid driver’s licence

Key Responsibilities

To coordinate, supervise and manage provision of a comprehensive clinical medical physics service. commissioning of radiation emitting machinery/devices in the hospital. Knowledge of general management and administrative skills, including budgeting, good planning, organisational and presentation skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, conflict management) and interpersonal skills. Quality Assurance Programme and Management of ionising and non-ionising radiation equipment at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital. Participate in the teaching, training and research programs within NMAH. Oversee the development and implementation of policies, protocols and Standard Operating Procedures. Oversee compliance of equipment contracts, service level agreements and terms of references with vendors and participating in middle management and delegated management tasks i.e. Record keeping, reporting, statistics collation, budget controls, asset management, staff supervision and management, performance management and development system etc. Participate in the Radiation protection programme and training at NMAH. Work closely with 204 Medical Physicists, Radiologists and Medicine Physicians and Radiographers. Provide support in all aspects of safe and effective radiology and nuclear medicine clinical procedures, with the consideration of ethical aspects. Responsible for QA including dosimetry in radiology and nuclear medicine. Ensure all radiation protection requirements are met and good practices are followed. Maintain own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with professional standards. ensure compliance with relevant professional bodies and Office of the Health standard, HPCSA, SAHPRA and Hospital realization quality assurance programmes.

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