About the position
Background:
- A collaboration of Wits Faculty of Health Sciences specialists, epidemiologists, molecular biologists and the National Cancer Registry has formed the NCDRD
- South Africa, burdened with HIV and TB, is now facing a rapidly increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases - obesity, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and depression
- Unfortunately, just as SA is bringing the HIV epidemic under control with an expanded ART programme and the life expectancy of citizens increasing, the burden of common cancers such as breast, prostate, lung and colorectal cancers is increasing
- The Non-Communicable Diseases Research Division (NCDRD) aims to meet the challenges presented by non-communicable diseases
- The NCDRD has established several hospital and community cohort studies and molecular genetic biomarker projects
- A key focus is on co-morbidities and health system strengthening by addressing barriers to early-stage patient presentation, diagnosis and optimum management of patients
- South Africa is facing growing prevalences of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and depression
- We need an integrated approach of different clinical specialists with scientists to find ways to not only improve the screening and treatment of thesis conditions but also to prevent such diseases
- Wits Health Consortium at the University of the Witwatersrand, is launching a division dedicated to just this - tackling non-communicable diseases in South Africa, says Professor Shane Norris, Director of the MRC/Wits Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit
- The NCDRD is a multidisciplinary research division within the Wits Health Consortium, a wholly owned clinical research company of Wits University that fosters academic entrepreneurial research
Main purpose of the job:
- Experience of conducting 2D and 3D ultrasound with doppler where relevant in adults and children, including ultrasound of the heart, carotid, kidneys and conducting fetal ultrasound during pregnancy including assessment of uterine and umbilical artery blood flow
Location:
- DPHRU - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto
Position Type:
- 12 Months Fix Term Contract (Sessional)
Key performance areas:
- Perform high-quality fetal ultrasound scans following clinical protocols
- Assess fetal development, anatomy, and detect abnormalities
- Ensure correct positioning of the patient for optimal imaging
- Perform high-quality fetal ultrasound scans following clinical protocols
- Assess fetal development, anatomy, and detect abnormalities
- Ensure correct positioning of the patient for optimal imaging
- Operate and adjust ultrasound machines to optimize image quality
- Perform routine maintenance and report equipment issues
- Stay updated on the latest ultrasound technology and techniques
- Capture and analyze high-quality images for research data collection and screening purposes
- Provide preliminary findings to the study leads and complete referrals were relevant
- Accurately document scan results on REDCAP
- Follow professional guidelines, infection control, and radiation safety standards
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in on-going training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences etc
- Apply knowledge of the organisational systems, structures, policies, and procedures to achieve results
- Provide appropriate resolution for tasks or deadlines not met
- Support and drive the organisation’s core values
- Take ownership for driving own career development
- Experience of conducting 2D and 3D ultrasound with doppler where relevant in adults and children, including ultrasound of the heart, carotid, kidneys and conducting fetal ultrasound during pregnancy including assessment of uterine and umbilical artery blood flow
- Must be able to interpret images and generate reports, capturing data and images into an electronic data capture system
- Must be able to conduct all ultrasound assessments including doppler measures and be willing to train and supervise junior sonography trainees including implementing quality control and quality assurance measures for all imaging conducted
- Confidentiality, tact and discretion must be maintained at all times
- Ability to manage self and prioritise own work load
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem solving skills
- Able to support the research team to deliver the project goals on time and on budget
- Ability to work independently to deliver on projects operational goals and objectives
- Teaching and supervision experience would be desirable
Required minimum education and training:
- Grade 12
- Trained and Registered sonographer
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate
- Drivers’s license and able to drive a manual vehicle
Professional Body Registration:
- Must be registered in Ultrasonography with the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA)
Required minimum work experience:
- At least 2 - 3 years’ experience working as a Sonographer
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
- Must possess strong organizational skills
- Interested in community engagement
- Ability to work and handle infants and young children
- Ability to manage emotionally triggering interviews
- Ability to follow SOP and accuracy and precision of data collection
- Ability to multi-task
- Must be detail orientated
- Must be able to work as a member of a team
- The ability to work in a complex and demanding environment
- It is expected that s/he will apply consistent adherence to research ethics
TO APPLY:
- Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
- Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
- This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
- However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
- Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
- Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
- Closing date: 23 October 2025
- Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date
Please note:
- WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
- AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
- AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Desired Skills:
- Sonographer
- REDCAP
- Soweto
- Degree
- Diploma
- GCP
- Sessional
