Requirements :

• Appropriate Qualifications that allows registration with the HPCSA in Diagnostic Radiography. Registration with the HPCSA in the Diagnostic Radiography.
• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in Diagnostic Radiography after registration with the HPCSA. The following will serve as added advantage: Additional post-graduate qualifications in line with the profession. Current and/or future research programs.
• Knowledge and experience in managing an x-ray sub-section and at least one (1) year experience leading staff on a night duty group, knowledge and application of administrative duties.

Duties :

• Provide quality radiography services to all patients referred. Ensure provision and management of a 24-Hour Service Delivery, where applicable. Co-ordinate, supervise and provide a high-quality Radiographic Training to sub-ordinate staff and students. Knowledge, understanding and implementation of procument processes and other disciplines within the institution.
• Stock control and management for service efficiency. Manage departmental workflow to ensure uninterrupted coverage and minimal waiting times. Liaise with internal and externa! departments/ stakeholders for service improvement. Ensure provision and provide services as per Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) Scope of Practice and Guidelines. Perform forensic imaging studies for medico-legal purposes within the scope of training.
• This will include basic conventional diagnostic examinations of the skeletal system, chest and abdomen and other relevant modalities as deemed necessary by the requesting health care practitioner. Ability and willingness to deal with crisis or disaster even outside of working hours. Management and performance of professional duties, respecting the basic human rights of patients and others, and always observing ethical responsibilities and health law. Knowledge, understanding and application of Picture Archiving Communicating System.
• Conduct relevant and appropriate patient education before every procedure. Ensure the patient has consent for invasive procedures. Conduct reasonable patient receives correct and safe examinations. Render the imaging services with precaution to ensure maxima radiation safety and minimal exposure to patient safety incidents (PSI). Ensure assessment and maintenance of maximal patient satisfaction or experience of care.
• Adhere and ensure compliance with Radiation Control Directorate and HPCSA Legislation. Maintain a comprehensive database of all radiographic equipment in the department. Maintenance and management of equipment as per manufacturers ‘and PFMA guidelines. Monitor and implement quality assurance measures for statutory and safety compliance to SAHPRA or SANS/SABS. Ensure or conduct all routine QA/QC tests as mandated or required for safety.
• Adhere to the Regulated Norms and Standards, Ideal Hospital/Clinic Realization Management for quality services. Performing quality control tests on imaging accessories and X-Ray equipment in collaboration with officials from the Radiation Control Directorate of the Department of Health and the technicians from the technical companies. Understanding and observing health and safety at work as well as welfare issues, including infection control policies and ionizing radiation regulations in order to protect oneself and others. Monitor and develop QIP for the management of the Patient Safety Incidents (PSI). Provide and supervise staff for achieving high quality standards of patient care, radiation safety and protection. Derive roster aligned to service needs or package of the institution. Allocation and management of leave to ensure service continuity.
• Delegation of responsibilities and duties to sub-Ordinate staff for empowerment. Monitoring and management of staff performance output. Conflict resolution while observing the relevant guiding Public Service policy acts, e.g., labour relations. Ability to learn and teach new and advanced procedures while also broadening managerial knowledge. Advise, review and develop guidelines and SOP’s in line with relevant Acts, policies and legislatives.
• Facilitate training on implementation of the Guidelines, SOP’s and Policy Acts. Ensure and monitor implementation and adherence to the policy guidelines and all legislative frameworks. Collaborate and benchmark with other departments and institutions for service delivery efficiency. Facilitate and manage procurement of equipment and consumables as required. Ensure availability of relevant equipment and consumables for service continuity.
• Participate in the GDOH and National Radiography equipment and consumables tender where necessary. Ensure skills audit is performed and appropriately applied. Ensure compliance of the PFMA and Supply Chain Management regulations, knowledge and implementations thereof. Ensure contract performance management in the department is performed. Compile and manage the asset register for all equipment and assets in the department.
• Ensure stakeholder relations management with internal and external suppliers. Delivery of appropriate and relevant education, training and mentoring to staff and students. Partake and facilitate staff and student development. Advise departmental management on the development of the training plan for further development. Continually assess the training needs of the staff and students allocated in the department/unit.
• Partake in conducting Performance Management and Development System contracting and assessments for sub-ordinate staff allocated. Participating in research studies where imaging is needed, in accordance with National and HPCSA research guidelines. Willingness to take additional responsibilities within the department to enhance service delivery.