Medical Unit jobs in Northern Suburbs, Western Cape

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid driver’s license (Code B) and own reliable transport in order to handle call-out duty. Willing to work overtime. Willing to work within any Clinical Engineering discipline should it be necessary. Do standby duties and handle after hour calls.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Knowledge of medical equipment maintenance is essential. Ability to read circuit diagrams, fault-find and repair electronic medical equipment. Practical experience with the repair and maintenance of anaesthetic and respiratory life support medical equipment or have an interest in the maintenance of mentioned equipment. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage, plan and organize maintenance schedules. Good inter-personal relations. Possess accurate technical ability and insight in order to solve problems. Computer literacy. Understand the functions of Clinical engineering. Active interest in life support equipment in a hospital environment.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate practical experience with the repair and maintenance of anaesthetic and respiratory life support equipment (preferred) or proven experience in medical equipment maintenance.

ENQUIRIES

Ms M Rossouw, tel. no. (021) 938-4634

NOTE

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment on day of interview.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

B-Tech or National Diploma or equivalent (T- or N- or S- Stream) in Mechanical/ Mechatronic Engineering.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Carry out maintenance, repairs, calibrations, routine inspections and evaluation of anaesthetic and respiratory life support equipment and all equipment maintained by the Clinical Engineering Department and allocated to the workshop. General administrative duties as required by Clinical Engineering i.e. Write reports, specifications and record keeping of equipment and departmental activities. Liaise with hospital staff and private sector employees. Train various staff and hospital personnel. Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Adhere to all legal requirements, protocols and procedures.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.