Radiological Society of South Africa RSSA
Radiological Society of South Africa RSSA
Job Description
Faculty Health Sciences
Department of Medical Physics
Bloemfontein Campus
Medical Physicist (25 hours per week)
Job ID: 5126
KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy
website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll.
Applications submitted through any other
platform will not be considered.
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter;
• Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of all academic records;
• Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case
of foreign qualifications);
• A certified copy (not older than 6 months) of your identity document (ID);
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable);
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• A service record of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).
Duties and responsibilities:
• Provide and/or co-ordinate MGEN1513 lectures in the department of Medical Physics.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the relevant BMedSc (Specialisation in Radiation Science) program
(Undergraduate and Honors).
• Develop teaching and learning material and assessment tools in the field of machine learning.
• Provide quality assurance services in the undergraduate curriculum.
• Teach, evaluate, assess and monitor throughput of post graduate students in Medical Physics.
• Provide training of Medical Physics Interns.
• Assist with the management of assessments in BMedSc (Radiation Science) modules for undergraduate
students, including coordination, development, implementation, evaluation and administration of
assessments.
• Provide student support.
• Involvement in the general academic programme of the department of Medical Physics.
• Conduct research related to Medical Physics.
• Liaise with the head of department and lecturers in the department of Medical Physics, as well as with Phase
Ill chair, Programme Director and fellow Teaching and Learning coordinators in clinical departments.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the relevant MBChB programmes (Medical Physics disciplines).
• Develop teaching and learning material and assessment tools.
• Provide quality assurance services in the undergraduate curriculum.
• Stimulate and participate in interdisciplinary research in Machine Learning and other related fields in the
Faculty of Health Sciences at the UFS.
Inherent requirements:
• PhD on NQF level 10 in Medical Physics/ Clinical Imaging / Nuclear Medicine.
• Registration with HPCSA as medical physicist.
• Experience in Machine Learning as applied in the Medical Field.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee
or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.
Recommendations:
• Experience of acting as supervisor/ promoter for postgraduate students.
• At least 3 years' experience of working in a Medical Physics field.
• Proven record of critical skills associated with a post of this nature
• NRF grants awarded.
Required competencies:
• Results orientated:
o The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
o The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
• Strategic thinking:
o The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
o The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
• Business acumen:
o Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
o Proficient in using MS Office.
o Knowledge of Peoplesoft Financials.
o Knowledge of Peoplesoft Campus Solutions.
o Knowledge of Turnitin.
o Knowledge of HWSETA procedures.
• Leading:
o The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
o Ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work
together.
• Building coalitions:
o The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social institutions.
o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.
Closing date:
23 March 2023
Salary:
The salary scale is available on request.
Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance,
leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.
Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9810 or email at MofoloNG@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9813 / 9814 for assistance.
General:
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles
prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in
accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/
division.
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress
in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its
Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is
available at https://ufsacza.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/supportservices/hr/Employment%20Equity/EEA13_EE%20P
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The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal
Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as
confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.
The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the
position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to
shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for
applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
Application Link: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/843