Medical Physicist Grade 1-3 REF NO: ECHEALTH/APL/MED-P/FTH/01/10/2026
Eastern Cape Department of Health
- Location
- East London, Eastern Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R844 128 – R935 049 per year
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This is an explanation of the role of a Medical Physicist, Grade 1-3, with the Eastern Cape Department of Health, based at Frere Tertiary Hospital in Buffalo City Metro. The position falls under an Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD) with salary packages structured according to Middle Management Service guidelines, varying by grade (R844,128 - R1,221,843 per annum, all-inclusive). The role focuses on providing comprehensive medical physics services across radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic radiology. What you will do * Perform routine Medical Physics service delivery activities in Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, and Diagnostic Radiology. * Assist with departmental administration. * Provide assistance with equipment tender preparation, evaluation, and commissioning. * Manage dosimetry, quality assurance, and radiation protection functions of Medical Physics in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, with support to Radiation Oncology. * Coordinate externally with other provincial or national institutions on Medical Physics activities. * Attend and present at meetings, workshops, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities. * Oversee the operation, monitoring of maintenance, record keeping, and care of all equipment and accessories. * Design and implement new protocols. * Apply teaching and training skills, radiation protection, and handle, transport, and dispose of radioactive materials. * Solve radiotherapy physics problems. * Perform quality control procedures in radiotherapy. * Provide medical physics support for radiation oncology treatment units, including ensuring sound knowledge of radiotherapy dosimetry equipment, treatment planning acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration, and quality assurance. * Provide medical physics support in radiation oncology treatment planning. * Participate in the implementation of new treatment techniques. * Provide radiation protection services and ensure regulatory compliance for the institution. Requirements (from the original advert) * An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Physicist. * Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist Independent Practice. * Current and active registration with HPCSA as a Medical Physicist. * **Experience:** * Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Physicist. * Grade 2: 8 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist. * Grade 3: 16 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist. * Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. * Be a highly motivated and methodical individual who pays attention to detail with exceptional standards for accuracy. * Capable of using initiative for problem solving, recognizing the need for action, considering possible risks, and taking responsibility for results. * Good communication, interpersonal relationships, research, development, and teaching skills. * Knowledge of statutory regulations regarding the medical use of ionizing radiation, particularly concerning diagnostic radiology. * Potential to develop management skills. * Skills pertaining to the scope of the profession of medical physicists. * Understand the physics of radiotherapy, diagnostic X-ray, and nuclear medicine equipment, computers, and software; and have a thorough knowledge of diagnostic radiology physics. Who should apply This role is suitable for a qualified Medical Physicist who is registered and actively practicing independently with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Candidates will be placed into Grade 1, 2, or 3 based on their post-registration experience (0, 8, or 16 years respectively). The ideal candidate is highly motivated, methodical, and possesses exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. They must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and demonstrate initiative in problem-solving, risk assessment, and accountability. Essential skills include strong communication, interpersonal relationships, research, development, and teaching abilities. Applicants should have comprehensive knowledge of statutory regulations related to the medical use of ionizing radiation, especially in diagnostic radiology, and a thorough understanding of the physics of radiotherapy, diagnostic X-ray, nuclear medicine equipment, computers, and software. A demonstrable potential for management skill development and expertise within the scope of the medical physicist profession is also required. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/medical-physicist-grade-1-3-ref-no-echealth-apl-med-p-fth-01-10-2026-eastern-cape-department-of-health Source: myjobmag
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