Salary package / Market-related
Reporting structure / Medical Director
Closing date / 09 September 2016
SUMMARY OF MAIN FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE OF JOB
The Unit Leader of Diagnostic Radiology at NMCH will be responsible for all aspects of patient care within the Unit of Radiology, and will work to ensure the Unit delivers world class child and family centred care to all NMCH in- and out-patients.
The Unit Leader of Radiology will assist the Clinical Services Support Head of Department to ensure the successful integration of paediatric services into the overall business plan. The Unit Leader must ensure that all policies, programmes and initiatives are consistent and supportive of NMCH’s vision, mission and values.
The Unit Leader must act as a role model through strong relationships and accessibility, and through effective intra- and inter-Unit communication. The Unit Leader must drive an innovative and diverse academic programme (including undergraduate and postgraduate teaching) and work to strengthen the integration of care, education and research within the Unit, the Hospital and beyond. In addition to management and leadership responsibilities, the Unit Leader will be required to deliver world-class child and family centred care to all patients.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- MBBCh, or equivalent,andMMedin Radiology, with experience in paediatric Radiology.
- Registration as a Radiologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
- A minimum of 8 years as a specialist after registration in this discipline.
- Experience as a Team or Unit Leader will be advantageous.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Demonstrates leadership capability.
- Consistently behaves in a manner that supports the values of innovation, integrity, collaboration and excellence.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Exemplary communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Relevant technological and computer literacy.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong conceptual thinking skills.
- Able to collaborate with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external to NMCH.
- Academic i.e. teaching and research, experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to e-mail a detailed CV to or call Wellemina van der Walt on 082445 0074 for more information.
Please note that should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of your application, it would mean that your application has been unsuccessful.
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