PET/CT Core Facility Director: Node for Infection Imaging

The aim of the Central Analytical Facility (CAF) www.sun.ac.za/caf  is to ensure optimal utilisation of expensive multi-user research equipment in the service of the research community of Stellenbosch University, and the South African research and development sector in general. The Node for Infection Imaging (NII) at Tygerberg Hospital is a node of the Nuclear Medicine Research Initiative (NuMeRI), managed by CAF and includes a new state-of-the-art PET/CT facility. The NII will provide the necessary expertise and support to enable the PET/CT facility to deliver the maximum possible benefit to research to the South African research community. The aim of the NII will be to support and advance molecular medicine research within the nuclear medicine community of South Africa.

Duties:

The Director will be responsible for all aspects of the functioning and governance of the facility, including:

• Managing staff within the unit;
• Planning the expansion of the nuclear medicine capability and research areas in accordance with national and international trends;
• Writing grant applications to secure funding for new equipment;
• Planning the services provided by NII so that the research interests of the national research community are best served, and the unit can function cost effectively and sustainably;
• Planning and implementing responsible management of the equipment, from maintenance through to adequate provision for unexpected interruptions of equipment breakdown or radiopharmaceutical/electrical supply;
• Having policies and measures in place for the responsible management of risk of radiation exposure for all involved;
• Refining existing protocols and developing new protocols for PET/CT analysis of different types of patients/subjects, so as to maximise sustainability and research impact of the unit;
• Liaising with role players to ensure a reliable [18F]FDG supply;
• Leading the team in developing new radiopharmaceuticals in addition to [18F]FDG for clinical research useful in the context of the greater NuMeRI objectives;
• Managing the general administration of the unit, including reporting to CAF administration;
• Managing relationships and communication with clients of the unit;
• Managing waste;
• Marketing the facility;
• Ensuring a close and effective operational relationship with SU Nuclear Medicine to facilitate the smooth operation of the shared radiopharmacy and parallel PET/CT imaging facilities;
• Contributing towards the combined clinical service of NII and SU Nuclear Medicine, including limited clinical reporting and overtime responsibilities;
• Reporting to the NuMeRI steering committee/Board and alignment of the NII with the national goals set by or for NuMeRI.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Nuclear Medicine;
• HPCSA registration as a Nuclear Medicine Physician;
• Significant experience in clinical PET/CT interpretation;
• Relevant research experience as evidenced by publications in accredited journals that were a direct result of the applicant's own work;
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate towards joint solutions;
• Expertise in technical aspects of PET/CT.

Candidates selected for interview will be expected to complete practical tests relating to some of the requirements.

Recommendation:

Management experience in a PET/CT facility. 

Enquiries regarding job content: G Stevens on 021 808 3127, or at gs@sun.ac.za; or James Warwick by on  021 808 3127, or at jw@sun.ac.za

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753

Closing date: 30 November 2018

Commencement date: 1 April 2019

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.