An exciting vacancy exists for a Unit Manager-Radiation Unit within Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital Oncology Unit, reporting to the Deputy Hospital Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for rendering a quality clinical radiological service, which is effective and efficient.

Critical Outputs
Lead radiotherapy treatment and planning operations, including stereotactic planning and treatment.
Ensure delivery of safe, accurate and high-quality radiotherapy services in accordance with international best practice.
Manage and develop Radiation Therapy staff, including staffing, scheduling, recruitment, performance management, training and competency development.
Promote staff development, multidisciplinary teamwork, patient-centred care and continuous improvement.
Oversee clinical workflows, technology and treatment techniques, supporting the implementation of new equipment, techniques and service improvements.
Establish, maintain and monitor quality assurance programmes, ensuring prescribed standards and protocols are consistently met.
Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring departmental compliance with quality management systems, organisational policies, regulatory requirements and audit standards including clinical accreditations.
Compile, analyze and report on monthly departmental statistics across all radiotherapy functions, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely submission of operational and clinical data.
Manage day-to-day departmental operations, including equipment, stock, assets, documentation and record keeping.
Coordinate with Oncologists, Medical Physicists, hospital management and National Oncology Manager to support effective and efficient service delivery.
Manage operational requirements and contingencies, including equipment downtime, after-hours treatments and continuity of patient care.
Participate in the development and implementation of departmental strategic goals, objectives and continuous quality improvement initiatives, including procurement and installation of new equipment.
Oversee treatment coding, medical aid authorisations and reimbursement processes.
Ensure oncologist and patient satisfaction through high-quality service delivery, continuous improvement and added value.

Requirements

National Diploma, BTech or BSc in Radiotherapy or BSc/BMedSc Honours in Medical Physics for Medical Physicist applicants.
Minimum of 10 years’ full-time experience in a radiotherapy environment, including at least 5 years in a senior or leadership role.
Current registration with HPCSA in the relevant professional category.
Strong computer literacy.

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
Resilience
Teamwork
Influencing skills
Drive and energy
Business insight
Excellence orientation
Ethical behavior
Building relationships & networking
Customer responsiveness
Verbal & written communication skills
Motivating and developing people

Please Send your resume/CV