Medical Physicist (25 hours per week): Medical Physics/ Clinical Imaging / Nuclear Medicine at University of the Free State

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 Job 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.

Competencies
Key Competencies Required:

•     Results orientated:
  •    The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
  •    The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
•     Strategic thinking:
  •     The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
  •     The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
•     Business acumen:
  •     Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
  •     Proficient in using MS Office.
  •     Knowledge of Peoplesoft Financials.
  •     Knowledge of Peoplesoft Campus Solutions.
  •     Knowledge of Turnitin.
  •    Knowledge of HWSETA procedures.
•     Leading:
  •     The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
  •     Ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
•     Building coalitions:
  •     The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social institutions.
  •     The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.