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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Assistant Manager: Pharmaceutical Services (Radiopharmacist) (Contract for 6 months)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: TBH47/2023
  Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
 
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years of appropriate experience in hospital or centralized radiopharmacy.
 
Requirements Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a RadioPharmacist.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Ensure effective Radio pharmacy service and supervision of Radio pharmacy personnel. Performing radiopharmaceutical synthesis and quality control procedures falling in the scope of a pharmacist. Participating in Divisional management tasks including optimal and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals. Teaching and training (including research supervision) of MMed and MSc students as well as international fellows in Nuclear Medicine. Guiding Radiopharmacy research and supporting research work in the Division. Providing specialist advice to Nuclear Medicine and Radiopharmacy practitioners locally and nationally.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Experience in radiolabelling of gallium-68 radiopharmaceuticals for clinical use would be advantageous. Strong ethical principles and relevant radiopharmaceutical and radiochemical skills. Theoretical and practical knowledge of radio pharmacy and radiochemistry. Experience in radiosynthesis and radiolabelling and quality control of conventional and PET diagnostic and radiopharmaceuticals. Leadership, interpersonal, organisational skills, ability to work in a team and ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to compile written protocols, instructions, and reports. Computer literacy, including relatively high level of competence with MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel. Work experience should include Good Manufacturing Practice or Good Radiopharmacy Practice.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.”
 
Enquiries:
Prof J Warwick at jw@sun.ac.za
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration as a RadioPharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
The physical capability to safely and effectively perform the actions required in a radiopharmacy e.g., working with lead shields, lifting generators, working in hot cells. Ability to communicate effectively in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 990 066 per annum - R 1 145 748 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs). A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
8/4/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 8/25/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
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