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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.
 
Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3: Radiation Oncology (Sessional) (20 hours per week)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: GSH118/2024
  Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
 
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Radiation Oncology
 
Note:
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. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiation Oncology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Radiation Oncology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Radiation Oncology.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge and experience of modern radiotherapy planning and treatment, including 3D CRT, VMAT planning and treatment, chemotherapy administration and management of side effects, and biological therapy, as well as experience in palliative care is required.
 
Enquiries:
Prof J Parkes, tel. no. (021) 404-4265
 
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiation Oncology.
 
Duties (key results areas/outputs):
To support major referral centres in drainage areas eg. George Hospital, Vredenburg Hospital, Mitchell’s Plain Hospital, by doing outreach and supporting competencies in the District Health Care System to manage patients and referrals appropriately. Ability to create a learning environment for junior staff, and students, both under- and postgraduate as required. Ability to teach and assess registrars according to best practice standards. To support senior registrar to run an efficient and cost-effective colo-rectal, hepato-biliary and thyroid combined Oncology service at Groote Schuur Hospital.
 
Inherent Requirements of the Job:
Up to date GCP(Good clinical practice) training.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 612 per hour, Grade 2: R 698 per hour, Grade 3: R 809 per hour A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
11/8/2024 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: 11/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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