Clinical Interpretation and Reporting

• Clinical interpretation of PET-CT and SPECT-CT studies in collaboration with nuclear physicians
• Clinical interpretation of other medical imaging studies (CT, MRI, ultrasound, x-ray, mammography)
• Attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings to present CAF/NII studies
• Contributing to clinical service of Tygerberg Hospital’s Divisions of Radiodiagnosis and Nuclear Medicine as capacity allows

Research Imaging Analysis

• Research analysis and reporting of medical imaging studies including extraction of quantitative imaging parameters
• Applying standardised response assessment systems such as RECIST to clinical trial imaging
• Refining existing imaging protocols and workflows and developing new protocols
• Contributing to planning of medical imaging services to optimise research impact and cost-effectiveness

Patient Care and Clinical Supervision

• On-site clinical supervision and management of patients and research participants during studies
• Assistance with difficult IV access and limited in-person clinical patient care
• Upholding patient and participant privacy in compliance with POPIA and GCP requirements

Strategic, Operational, and Quality Assurance

• Management of NII PACS-RIS platforms
• Contributing to Unit management as a member of the management team
• Collaborating with clinicians and researchers and managing client relationships
• Reporting directly to the NII Director

NuMeRI NII PET-CT Unit hosted by the Central Analytical Facilities (CAF) at Stellenbosch University’s Tygerberg Hospital conducts clinical and research imaging across oncology, cardiology, neurology, pulmonology, and infectious diseases. The Unit is EARL-accredited and produces harmonised, trial-grade quantitative imaging supporting national and international research collaborations.

The Unit maintains close working relationships with both Tygerberg Hospital and Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, operating across research, private clinical practice, and state service support.

About the Unit

The NuMeRI NII PET-CT Unit hosted by the Central Analytical Facilities (CAF) of Stellenbosch University (SU) at Tygerberg Hospital (TBH) in Cape Town, South Africa, undertakes clinical and research imaging across oncology, cardiology, neurology, pulmonology, and infectious diseases. A broad range of radiopharmaceuticals is used, many of them labelled on site in the Unit’s own radiopharmacy.  As an EARL-accredited PET-CT Centre of Excellence, the Unit produces harmonised, trial-grade quantitative imaging and supports national and international research collaborations.

The NII has a close working relationship with both TBH and with SU’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), through its Divisions of Nuclear Medicine and Radiodiagnosis.

The aim of CAF (including the NII) is to ensure optimal utilisation of expensive multi-user research equipment in the service of the research community. NII operations can be divided into three categories:

• Research;
• Private clinical practice (for cost recovery purposes);
• Reciprocal support of state service provision when required and capacity allowing.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a specialist radiologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This unique position combines research image analysis, clinical reporting, and academic collaboration in a state-of-the-art PET-CT and radiopharmacy research facility. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in advancing medical imaging research while contributing to clinical service delivery.

What We Offer

• Minimal overtime requirements – no after-hours call commitment.
• A rewarding balance of research and clinical work within a leading academic institution and affiliation with SU’s FMHS.
• Located at TBH in Cape Town, the position offers an exceptional quality of life — with the Western Cape’s world-renowned natural environment, vibrant cultural scene, and international connectivity all on your doorstep.
• Collaboration with national and international research networks.
• The opportunity to shape imaging protocols for emerging research questions.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork with radiology and nuclear medicine specialists, researchers, and clinicians.
• Professional development opportunities in research imaging and advanced modalities.