About the position
Background:
- The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges
- It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology
Main purpose of the job:
- Operate ultrasound equipment to acquire, interpret and selectively record anatomical images, physical data and real time physiological information for medical diagnostic purposes in conjunction with other medical practitioners
Location:
- 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Shandukani CRS
Key performance areas:
- Determining the number of fetuses and obtaining measurements of standard fetal planes – these measurements include BPD, HC, AC, CRL and FL
- Calculating the gestational age, based on various fetal biometry data and detecting or ruling out an abnormal position of the placenta (low lying or praevia in relation to the internal os), with criteria that are appropriately gestational-age dependent
- Assessing liquor volume qualitatively and detecting oligo- as well as polyhydramnios
- Detecting significant congenital anomalies and/or chromosomal markers, as they are generally visible on the recommended standard biometry planes
- Identifying maternal pelvic pathology (uterus & adnexa)
- Assessment of the fetal anatomy as a screening procedure in pregnancies at low risk of fetal anomaly
- Conduct routine daily inspection of equipment and quality assurance procedures, reporting any deficiencies or malfunction to the appropriate manager
- Recording of ultrasound data onto a study specific database
- Take responsibility for keeping the department in general and specifically the work area, clean, tidy and safe
- Ensure effective and economic use of resources and report all occurrences of defects which may affect health and safety
- Work with the appropriate staff to ensure quality patient care
- Recording and regularly submitting statistics on ultrasounds performed including recording of basic exclusionary criteria for maternal vaccine trials
- Act in a professional and friendly manner in all dealings with internal stakeholders
- Always show a high level of customer centricity
Required minimum education and training:
- National Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography (Ultrasound) or Bachelor of Technology in Radiograph/ Bachelor’s Degree in Radiography
Required minimum work experience:
- Minimum 2 years working experience as a Sonographer
Professional body registration:
- Registered with the HPCSA as a Ultrasonographer
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
- Advanced computer literacy
- Report writing and Attention to detail
- Willingness to work extended hours
- Willingness to travel
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: 14 January 2026
- 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:
- National Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography
- Bachelor of Technology in Radiography
- Bachelor's Degree in Radiography
- HPCSA registration
- Ultrasonographer
- Gauteng
- Hillbrow
- Immediately
