ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RADIATION ONCOLOGY GRADE 1-2 REF NO:
ECHEALTH/ADRADO/FTH/ARP/NTSG/01/08/2025

SALARY :

Grade 1: R638 856 – R707 625 per annum, (OSD)
Grade 2: R727 350 – R807 243 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE :

Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital

REQUIREMENTS :

Appropriate qualification in radiotherapy that allows for registration with the
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent
practitioner. Registration with the HPCSA as Radiotherapist (Independent
Practice).

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the relevant field post community service of which 3 years must be at a supervisory/managerial
  capacity.
• Experience in a hospital environment,
• supervisory experience and additional qualifications in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge,

skills and Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation guiding the provision of clinical health care in the public sector.
• I.e., Health Act, Occupational health and Safety,
• Patients Right Charter,
• Batho Pele principles,
• Ministerial priorities,
• Ideal Hospitals Realization Framework etc.
• Good communication skills,
• Report writing skills,
• problem solving and decision making,
• and computer skills.
• Sound knowledge and skills in a clinical setting.
• Valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

Plan, implement, co-ordinate and monitor daily activities in the Radiation
Therapy department. Manage the operations and workflow of the department
by maintaining appropriate schedules (patient and staffing). Ensure optimal
clinical management and good governance of Radiotherapy services including
all resources in the section. Ordering of supplies utilizing Logis to ensure
sufficient stock.

 

Monitor performance improvement, safety, quality, regulatory
and accreditation standards. Supports the organization’s mission, priorities and
goals by delivering cost effective optimal quality treatment and care to cancer
patients. Ensure equipment and procedures are safe, functional and capable
of meeting the needs in a timely manner and all necessary and required QA/QC
activities are performed appropriately and all QA/QC equipment is properly
maintained in accordance with the requirements of Radiation Control.

 

Keep abreast of new developments in Radiation Therapy and make
recommendations for the acquisition and implementation of new technology.
Participate in the development of treatment programs, SOP’s, department
policies, and audits. Responsible for the development of operation and
strategic plans for the department. Manage provision of high-quality services
through development and implementation of appropriate systems, quality
assurance programs and internal controls. Manage human resources and
provide clinical support to junior staff and training program for students.

 

Assume effective managerial/administrative responsibilities such as report
writing, audits, Statistics, performance appraisal, meetings, labour relations,
legal report writing, leave management, policy development etc. Manage
planning, budgeting, procurement processes and exercise control of
expenditure within your departmental cost center. Safeguard and evaluate the
status of equipment and infrastructure with a repair and maintenance
programme. Market and promote Radiotherapy services and contribute
towards research.

 

ENQUIRIES :

Ms N Mthitshana Tel No: (043) 709 2487/2532

CHIEF SPEECH THERAPIST REF NO:ECHEALTH/CSPT/FTH/ARP/NTSG/01/08/2025

SALARY :

R575 250 – R638 856 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE :

Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital 67

REQUIREMENTS :

Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health
Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in speech therapy or speech
therapy and audiology. Registration with the HPCSA in Speech Therapy or
Speech Therapy and Audiology. A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience
in speech therapy or speech therapy and audiology after registration with the
HPCSA as an Independent Practitioner.

The following will be added advantage:

• Experience in management of speech,
• language,
• communication and feeding difficulties in the adult population

Knowledge:

• Public Service Act and Regulations.
• Batho-Pele principles.
• PFMA Quality Assurance.

Labour relations:

Disciplinary and Conflict Management Procedures.

Skills:

• Communication (written and verbal).
• Ability to work under pressure in a challenging environment.
• Interpersonal and Listening skills.
• Computer Literacy.
• Research skills.

The following will be an added advantage:

• Working experience in an academic hospital with the adult population.

DUTIES :

To coordinate and provide effective speech therapy service to in and
outpatients. Manage a team of speech therapists within the speech therapy
and audiology department. To be responsible for the management of the adult
speech therapy services and to ensure the implementation and review of
evidence-based protocols and procedures, and regular clinical monitoring of
service provision and the ongoing development of services.

Planning and problem solving appropriately. Identifying departmental needs, managing waiting list, participating in implementing new services and developing
management protocols for improved patient care. Control the identification of
the needs of therapeutic programmes and the execution thereof. Ensure
quality/ risk management and control. Develop and review departmental
policies, procedures and protocols and ensure adherence to applicable health
legislation.

 

Manage, monitor assistive devices and control. Appropriate
budgeting and demand plan. To manage all resources appropriately. Keep
records, manage information and write reports as per provincial guidelines.
Monitor, improve and report on the quality of teamwork. Provide mentoring to
team members and identify training needs of team members and implement
skills development programme. Collect and analyse data and contribute
research. To participate in all department, hospital and provincial activities.

 

To work within an MDT approach including attendance and participation in
providing education and counselling to patients, family and caregivers and
participation in MDT meetings. Monitoring and reviewing patient progress.
Documenting patient information, statistics, attending ward rounds,
discussions and meeting within a multidisciplinary team. Contributing to service
development by monitoring, evaluating and co-ordination of existing and new
services.

Providing public education regarding feeding and communication
difficulties. To comply with all departmental procedures and protocols. To
manage all resources appropriately. To complete monthly statistics and reports.
To participate in all departmental, hospital and provincial activities. Reportable
to the assistant director of speech therapy and Audiology. Comply with
Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly
reviews, and final assessments).

ENQUIRIES :

Ms N Mthitshana Tel No: (043) 709 2487/2532.

EMS COURSE COORDINATOR GRADE 4 REF NO: ECHEALTH/EMSCC/FTH/ARP/HPTD/01/08/2025

SALARY :

R528 072 – R594 864 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE :

Nelson Mandela Metro, Eastern Cape College of Emergency Care

REQUIREMENTS :

• Successful completion of the B Tech degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as ECP.
• Registration with the HPCSA as paramedic or ECP.

Experience as a Paramedic:

• Not applicable.

Experience as a ECP:

• 6 Years after registration with the HPCSA as ECP.

Additional experience:

Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a lecturer in the field of Emergency Medical Care and Rescue at an Emergency Care College or University offering these programs.

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):

• Experience in teaching, assessment and moderation in the field of emergency medical care and rescue.
• Experience in curriculum development will be advantages.
• Previous and appropriate management and administration skills.
• The ability to coordinate and work in a team.
• Effective time management, coordinating and multitasking skills.
• Problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Computer literacy.
• A valid driver`s license C1 with a valid professional drivers permit (PrDP).

DUTIES :

Coordinating clinical coordination for programs offered by the college which
included but are not limited to:

Medical Programs:

• Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care,
• Diploma in Emergency Medical Care,
• Clinical Practice and various CPD programs.

Rescue programs include:

• Advanced Certificate in Medical Rescue as well as Rescue Short Courses.
• Manage clinical preceptors within the experiential learning platform.
• Attend to any other college daily operational duties as deemed necessary by college management.
• May be required to assist on other programmes offered at the college from time to time if deemed necessary by college management.

ENQUIRIES :

Mr K Plaatjie Tel No: (041) 453 0911