76 Oncology jobs in South Africa
Clinical Trial Coordinator (Oncology)
Posted 23 days ago
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Clinical Trial Coordinator (Oncology)
IQVIA is looking for a Clinical Trial Coordinator with experience in Oncology based in Rosebank, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expertise in the design, implementation, management, and evaluation of study protocols and research tools; supporting the development of new funding proposals; analysing qualitative and/or quantitative data; and leading scientific papers, reports, and policy briefs for our client in Rosebank. Strong support to existing biomedical projects and capability to lead an area of research is essential.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Biological Science (BSC), Pharmacy, or other health-related discipline preferred; Nursing or other relevant qualification/experience is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge in Medical, Biomedical, or Epidemiology research (Oncology).
- 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role.
Key Duties:
- Conduct and facilitate specific start-up activities such as feasibility, site identification, pre-qualification, Site Regulatory Package (SRP) review and approval, Clinical Site Agreements (CSA), and Informed Consent (ICF) customization and negotiation (when required), and application, preparation, and submission, in accordance with relevant regulations, SOPs, and study-specific procedures.
- Client-focused approach to work.
- Screenings of Study Feasibilities.
- Enrolment Visits.
- Patient Eligibility.
- Advanced problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer skills including but not limited to knowledge of a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), and MS-Office products such as Excel and Word.
- Site Initiation Visits.
- Ability to interact professionally with external customers.
- Advanced ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm.
- Informed Consent discussions with patients.
- Screening visits.
- Treatment visits.
- Follow-up visits.
- Planning and coordinating blood tests, scans, and other results.
- Adverse Events, Serious adverse events, and Concomitant Medication.
- Entering information on eCRF systems, responding to queries.
- Payment of travel money.
- Keeping track of trial invoicing and payments.
- Assisting monitors with site visits.
Key Skills:
- Flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning.
- Willingness to work in a matrix and virtual team environment and to value the importance of teamwork.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Sense of urgency in completing assigned tasks.
- Effective time management in order to meet daily metrics, team objectives, and department goals.
- Ability to work independently with little oversight and to proactively seek guidance when necessary.
- Strong ability to influence and negotiate resolutions and outcomes with sites.
Should you meet the criteria, please apply on LinkedIn. No emailed applications will be accepted.
If you have any questions, please do email Thapi Mokose.
Please note: If you have not received a response in 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
#J-18808-LjbffrRADIATION ONCOLOGY RADIOGRAPHER GRADE 1 – 3
Posted 7 days ago
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RADIATION ONCOLOGY RADIOGRAPHER GRADE 1 – 3
- Reference Number : REFS/
- Directorate : Radiation Oncology
- Number of Posts : 1
- Package : Grade 1- R Grade 2- R Grade 3- R per annum plus benefits
- Enquiries : Ms. E. Share Tel No-
- Brad: Radiography (Hons. Therapy) / Diploma in Radiotherapy. Employees who are registered in the appropriate specialty and who perform specialist production work on a permanent basis, with at least 4 years’ service/appropriate experience after registration as Diagnostic Radiographer Registration with HPCSA. Grade 1: less than 10 years in Radiotherapy, Grade 2: 10-20 years in Radiotherapy and Grade 3 more than 20 years’ experience in Radiotherapy. Good knowledge of VMAT and Stereotactic Radiotherapy as well as HDR Brachytherapy. Dedicated to the profession and patients. Excellent communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Empathetic. Excellent patient care. Good team worker. Excellent health record Grade 2 – 3 radiographers are also expected to take responsibility in their area of duty. Have excellent supervisory and leadership skills, show problem solving skills and show initiative. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA 2025/2026.
- Responsible for accurate delivery of radiation treatment to patients with neoplasms, including Brachytherapy. Assist in localization and treatment planning. Physical and emotional support to patients and family. Daily and weekly QA. Manage and organize area of work. Administration duties e.g. organization of appointments and statistics. Assist students during clinical work to develop Radiotherapy skills. Treat emergency patients after hours. Attend and participate in continuous professional development programs. Grade 2 – 3 radiographers are expected to also conduct PMDS evaluations of sub-ordinates, as well as handle discipline and conflict management in their work areas. Assist in the overall management of the department in the manager’s absence.
- Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Department of Health
LocationSteve Biko Academic Hospital
Closing Date Criteria Questions- Do you have a Brad: Radiography (Hons. Therapy) / Diploma in Radiotherapy?
- Are you currently registered as Diagnostic Radiographer Registration with HPCSA?
- Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.
Oncology Pharmacist
Posted 12 days ago
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Medipost Pharmacy is looking to appoint an Oncology Pharmacist for Funded Production. The position reports to the Oncology Manager.
Primary Purpose of the Job
Providing proper patient care as per GPP (Good Pharmacy Practice) regulations. Mailbox management to ensure SLA and Urgent compliance. This includes but is not limited to:
- Accurate capturing of new or repeat prescriptions, oncology, acute, chronic or private medication.
- Accurate blind checking of claimed prescriptions and patient medication templates with the urgency of adding prescriptions to WIP and minimize script rejections.
- Arranging and following up on authorizations and providing relevant feedback.
- Compliance with SLA requirements by completing mailbox profiles, blind checking, action diaries and follow-up within required timelines.
- Correct handling of paper claims submission and follow-up on payments where required.
- Attending to and responding in a professional manner to email messages, incoming calls or inquiries received from patients, SPN’s and management.
- Handling clinical discussions with patients and health care professionals or SPN’s.
- Assisting with tracking queries and pre-alerting deliveries.
- Management of credit returns by correctly logging pick-ups and following up on returns and credits.
- Ensuring stock care and stock management in terms of all short-dated stock, dormant stock, high-value stock items and assisting with bi-annual stock take if and when required.
- Attending to stat 30, stat 32 and stat 33 stock rejections.
- MML/MPR management and compliance where possible and applicable.
- Handling and validation of Section 21 and Patient Assisted programs (PAF) orders where required.
- Per patient item ordering on applicable high-value or low-usage items.
- Claiming of all Gipap/Tipap scripts.
- Claiming of INV’s received.
- Attending to OUT OF WIP notifications.
- Handling rejections if required or if created by user.
- Assisting administrator and pharmacist assistant in the cluster as and when required.
- Attending SOP training and revision training.
- Compliance with Company Policies, Procedures and SOP’s.
- Engagement with pharmacist assistants (clinical inquiries, training and coaching).
- Responsible for Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) and pharmacist code of conduct compliance in the cluster and department.
- Compliance with the POPI regulations act.
- Training of new pharmacist within the cluster.
Operational Requirements
- Completion of daily work according to level requirement.
- Accuracy when blind checking.
- Attending to action diaries.
- SLA compliance.
- MML adherence.
- Calls and emails received handled professionally and confidentially with accurate information provided in a time cautious manner.
- Queries appropriately followed up and finalized.
Customer Service and Internal Process Compliance (Quality Assurance)
- IR intervention (QA, IPC, Stock returns log, other).
- Customer Satisfaction (Compliments).
- Focus on minimizing errors and customer-related complaints.
- SOP compliance.
Staff Behaviour
- Productive and available according to hours stipulated in contract.
- ESS management of leave according to company policies and requirements.
- Eco time compliance with daily clocking procedures in accordance with company policies and requirements.
- TWB option used correctly by notifying manager and subsequently completing ESS process.
- Housekeeping compliance at 100% as per company expectation on quarterly audit.
Minimum Qualifications
Grade 12
Experience
Minimum 2 years as a pharmacist, including internship and community service. Need to be registered at SAPC. Sound knowledge of Pharmacy Act.
Training Required
Medipost APP system training, SLA training, company policies and procedures, computer literacy, MHRS online authorization system, ESS, etc.
Competencies
Verbal and written communication skills, listening skills, patience, empathy, conflict resolution, customer service orientation, accuracy, data capturing skills, interpersonal skills and relationship building skills, able to work under pressure, adaptability, effective time management, detail-oriented.
Specific Requirements/Other Important Information
- Focused and responsible.
- Sense of urgency to nature of the job.
- Availability to assist with creating or updating processes to improve efficiency.
- Attending inter-departmental training sessions.
- Willingness to provide inter-departmental assistance if and when needed (WIC/Order processing/Call center/Production).
- Willingness to work overtime if required by manager.
- Completing compulsory CPD activities and involvement as a Tutor.
- Group pharmacist-initiated activities, mentoring, and training of Pharmacist assistants.
“Medipost Holdings is committed to the promotion of employment equity within the workplace which is a driving factor in all recruitment decisions. Medipost further encourages and welcomes applications from persons with disabilities in creating a diverse and equitable workplace.”
Closing Statement:“We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Should you, however, not hear from us within a period of 2 weeks, you can consider your application unsuccessful.”
#J-18808-LjbffrEnrolled Nurse - Oncology
Posted 3 days ago
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Enrolled Nurse - Oncology
Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline: October 28, 2025
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To deliver safe, quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS- Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
- Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety
- Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
- Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
- Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence
- Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged
- ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Enrolled Nurse Certificate
- DESIRED EDUCATION: For specialised wards, CPD courses in specific speciality area
- ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years experience working in an Oncology ward
- DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit
- Basic life support trained
- Infection prevention and control
- Pharmacology
- Scientific nursing principles and process
- Patient assessment skills
- Nursing processes and procedures
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Relevant nursing legislation
- Nursing care plan skills
- Risk identification
Closing date: 13 / 10 / 2025
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#J-18808-LjbffrTeam Leader: Oncology
Posted 3 days ago
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What will you do?
To manage an operational team to ensure that Service Level Agreements and operational targets are achieved and exceeded. Manage and develop team to ensure continuous growth. Build relationships with relevant stakeholders and effectively address queries and disputes.
- Assist management with daily, weekly, monthly operational reporting
- Identify operational inefficiencies (including system) and working with managers to correct
- Year‑end and project oversight
- Assist with releasing oncology related member and provider communication
- Assist with provider, member and scheme queries which cannot be resolved by the HLQ agent
- Identifying trends in VOC, QA feedback and provide training to team leaders and staff.
- Matric
- Nursing Diploma
- Registration with the relevant statutory bodies (advantageous)
- A minimum of 3 years managing experience as a call centre supervisor (must have overseen a team of agents)
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Managed Healthcare
- Oncology Case Management experience will be an advantage
- Knowledge and application of processes and procedures
- Knowledge and application of relevant legislation
- Manage team and individual performance
- Problem solving and decision‑making skills
- Knowledge and application of clinical risk assessment
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of line managers.
Our Commitment to TransformationAfroCentric is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. Our Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.
Should you not hear from us within a month of applying, consider your application unsuccessful.
#J-18808-LjbffrProfessional Nurse - Oncology
Posted 4 days ago
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Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre | Parktown, Johannesburg | South Africa
Closing date: 29/09/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Masego Patricia Katane
Reference number: 63853
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
Main Purpose of JobThe Professional Nurse, in collaboration with a multi-professional team, delivers safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care according to their Scope of Practice regulations. They lead and coordinate nursing teams to enable optimal patient care.
Key Responsibility Areas- Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
- Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety
- Facilitate a positive client experience by creating a conducive environment
- Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
- Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
- Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charted
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:
Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR
4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing
DESIRED EDUCATION:
Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g. Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri-operative Nursing) if place in a specialist unit
Required ExperienceESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
2-3 years experience working in an Oncology ward.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
N/A
Required Job Skills and Knowledge- Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
- Infection prevention and control
- Nursing processes and procedures
- Nursing record keeping
- Patient assessment skills
- Pharmacology
- Relevant nursing legislation
- Risk identification
- Scientific nursing principles and process
All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
#J-18808-LjbffrPhysician, Hematology Oncology
Posted 16 days ago
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Oncology Brand Manager
Posted 18 days ago
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Reference: CPT -CH-3
A Leading Pharmaceutical Company has a vacancy for a Brand Manager role within Oncology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies, tactical plans and marketing communications in accordance with business strategies in commercial, channel, and portfolio area.
- Lead, prepare and implement innovative and measurable marketing campaigns and initiatives in line with marketing plans, and track performance and recommend necessary changes to optimize performance of the marketing function.
- Communicate, collaborate, coordinate and seek approval on marketing activities with top management.
- Oversee new product introduction and provide comprehensive launch plans and execute within budget.
- Cost-effective management and tracking of the marketing budget.
- Oversee the development and provision of all marketing material.
- Utilize quantitative and qualitative market data and business intelligence to develop marketing plans, campaigns, and tactical initiatives.
- Assist with portfolio gap analysis, forecasting, and business development.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and codes of conduct.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and service with external and internal customers, enhancing the company image through consistent communication.
- Establish and maintain relationships with KOLs where appropriate.
- Provide proactive support to the sales team, including articulation of campaign and tactical plans, effective use of marketing material, and field travel.
- Manage consultants and marketing and promotion agencies.
- Provide top management with relevant input in business reviews and annual planning sessions.
Qualifications:
- Professional degree in Marketing.
- 5 plus years of experience in marketing, preferably within the generic pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience within Oncology.
- Knowledge of applicable marketing codes & compliance.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via the vacancy link on
If you do not receive feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
Team Leader: Oncology
Posted today
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What will you do?
To manage an operational team to ensure that Service Level Agreements and operational targets are achieved and exceeded. Manage and develop team to ensure continuous growth. Build relationships with relevant stakeholders and effectively address queries and disputes.
- Assist management with daily, weekly, monthly operational reporting
- Identify operational inefficiencies (including system) and working with managers to correct
- Year-end and project oversight
- Assist with releasing oncology related member and provider communication
- Assist with provider, member and scheme queries which cannot be resolved by the HLQ agent
- Identifying trends in VOC, QA feedback and provide training to team leaders and staff.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Matric
- Nursing Diploma
- Registration with the relevant statutory bodies (advantageous)
- A minimum of 3 years managing experience as a call centre supervisor (must have overseen a team of agents)
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in Managed Healthcare
- Oncology Case Management experience will be an advantage
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge and application of processes and procedures
- Knowledge and application of relevant legislation
- Manage team and individual performance
- Problem solving and decision-making skills
- Knowledge and application of clinical risk assessment
Turnaround Time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of line managers.
Our Commitment to Transformation
AfroCentric is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. Our Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.
Should you not hear from us within a month of applying, consider your application unsuccessful.
Oncology Social Worker
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Psychosocial Support to patients of Cancercare and their families
Casework, group work, limited community intervention, administration of OSW processes as part of the multidisciplinary oncology team
Implementation of Interpersonal Factor in all aspects of service delivery to all stakeholder's, including staff, patients and families
- OSW maintains high standards in all services delivered, in line with the Cancercare Values, of CARE. Each task always needs to be consistently executed while displaying a positive influence on all stakeholders and within the general working environment. It is expected from the employee to deliver all the tasks reflecting a willingness to operate outside the scope of the job description as per operational requirements. The factors below cannot therefore be reviewed and assessed in isolation.
- To display the company values: C - Compassion, A - Accountability, R - Respect, E - Ethics (CARE)
- This describes the behaviour and attitude of the OSW in delivering their work within the MDT
Individual psycho social interventions with patients & families
- Motivates and promotes the role of OSW in the unit to maximize utilization of the service within the MDT context of care.
- Continuous evaluation of a unit-specific process for referral of new patients to OSW
- Implements contact for 70% of all new patients and assessment for 70% of patients with a score of above 7 on the NCCN Distress tool
- Plan and implement psycho-therapeutic interventions with patients and families along the trajectory of care (diagnosis, treatment, reoccurrence, end of treatment, palliative care, survivorship)
- Assess 70% of patients with a score of above 7 on the NCCN Distress tool (contact with as 70 % of total no of NP per month)
- Provides and implements discharge planning as a billed service to hospitalized patients (see KPA 4)
- Implement knowledge of legislative requirements, professional guidelines and osw codes of conduct
- Effective multi-disciplinary team referral process in place.
- OSW to provide a critical assessment of client and community needs to show evidence of using the baseline information in planning client services.
- 100 % of patients are informed about the OSW service
- Unit and OSW stats show 70% of all new patients contacted.
- Notes for 100% of all appointments in daily diary, indicating intervention & planning
- Plan appropriate clinical and practical interventions to address patient needs in line with the assessment outcome.
- Process notes indicate the implementation of at least 3 different therapeutic models in counselling, but within the context of brief therapy (4- 6 sessions max)
- Unit and OSW stats show 70% of all new patients contacted.
- Continued growth of the OSW private practice in line with needs of patients and families.
- Documented proof of all discharge planning done
- Hospital admissions for palliative patients do not exceed 3x per patient on the average
- Interventions and patient interaction is of a high ethical standard
Group work and community work
- Implement group work in line with identified unit & patient needs
- Implement at least 2 and a maximum of 6 community outreach projects per (This includes community talks given)
- OSW to provide rationale of choice of service delivery - re groupwork and community work in relation to client needs.
- Proof of group attendance list and evaluation forms completed by group members
- Proof of community projects that OSW were involved with during the year
- Community involvement should newer compromise individual psychosocial support to patients and families
Active participation in OSW private practice
- Evidence of implementation of structured discharge planning for all ward patients across all units.
- Only hospitalized patients will be billed (until further review)
- Patients of outside oncologists seen in our units will be billed Comprehensive process notes for every billed session on EMR
- All hospital patients seen by the OSW are billed (even if on a R 0 value)
- Proof of HO accounts dept show OSW contribution to the year on year growth of the OSW private practice, ( in line with the needs of patients and families )
- All billing to be sent to HO by the 7th of each month.
OSW to coordinate and drive unit specific Patient Centered initiatives
OSW to coordinate and drive the Patient'" centeredness initiative in each unit.
Increase focus and involvement of all occupational groups to improve patient cantered care
- Involve UBM, supervisors and different committees in each unit.
- Ensure completion of biannual patient centered reports to be send to head office in January and August of each year.
- Provide proof of the implementation of the initiatives discussed in the report.
Administrative responsibilities
- Ensure that all patient contacts, meetings, community involvement, groups work sessions, etc. are indicated in the OSW diary
- All interventions to have corresponding EMR notes on patient interaction and planned follow up care where applicable.
- All appointments in diary to have corresponding notes on patient interaction and planned follow up care if applicable.
- OSW is responsible for booking planned leave on ESS
- OSW to show evidence of administrative accountably on a daily basis.
- To be assessed by annual audit of profdoc / mosaic files.
Professional development & research
- Each social worker will be required to provide their own CPD Portfolio of evidence in order to meet SACSSP registration requirements: training attended, own reading, group supervision and case discussion as well as participation and preparation for individual group supervision.
- Evidence of acquired CPD points
- Evidence of professional growth as indicated through OSW's own therapeutic work with patients and families
- To be assessed by the HOD and supervisor to in supervision and group supervision.
Cancercare, is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity and creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and disability status. By submitting your application, you are giving The Cancercare implicit consent to the storage and processing of your personal information
Required minimum education:
BA Hons / 4-year BA degree, both in Social Work
Required minimum experience:
5 years clinical social work experience, preferably in medical social work
Required minimum work-related experience:
5 years clinical social work experience, preferably in medical social work