Medical Physicist Grade 1-3
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 document outlines the role of a Medical Physicist (Grade 1-3) for the Eastern Cape Department of Health, located at Frere Tertiary Hospital in Buffalo City Metro. The position offers an Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD) salary package, structured according to Middle Management Service guidelines, with different salary ranges depending on the grade: Grade 1 (R844 128 – R935 049 per annum), Grade 2 (R953 094 - R1 055 292 per annum), and Grade 3 (R1 087 263 - R1 221 843 per annum). 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 institutions in the province or nationally on Medical Physics activities. * Attend and present at meetings, workshops, and CPD activities. * Operate, monitor maintenance, keep records, and care for all equipment and accessories. * Design and implement new protocols. * Utilize teaching and training skills, manage 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 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 The ideal candidate is a qualified Medical Physicist registered with the HPCSA (including Independent Practice and current active registration) with experience ranging from none to 16 years post-registration, depending on the desired grade. Applicants should be highly motivated, methodical individuals with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines. They must possess initiative for problem-solving, risk consideration, and responsibility for results. Essential skills include good communication, interpersonal relationships, research, development, and teaching. Candidates should have a strong understanding of statutory regulations for ionizing radiation, particularly in diagnostic radiology, and comprehensive knowledge of the physics of radiotherapy, diagnostic X-ray, nuclear medicine equipment, computers, and software. A potential for developing management skills is also required. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/eastern-cape-department-of-health-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-echealth-apl-med-p-fth-01-10-2026 Source: govpage
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