• Reference Number : REFS/018967
• Directorate : Internal Medicine (Oncology)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 887 363.00 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Dr. ME Ohaju Tel No. (011) 488 3133

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal speciality or a recognised sub-speciality. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal speciality or in a recognised sub-specialty and proof of current registration. A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal Specialty or in a recognized sub-specialty.

Duties :

• Oversee the provision of a comprehensive Medical Oncology Clinical Service providing the assessment, management and counselling of patients with solid organ and haematological malignancies regarding their diagnosis, stage, prognosis and treatment options. Overseeing the referrals to potential Clinical Trials and Genetic Counselling Services. Active involvement in facilitating the effect running of Clinic activities to assist in effective patient flows. Involvement in Multidisciplinary Tumour Meetings with Departments of Surgery, Radiology, Clinical Haematology, Pathology, Gynaecology and Palliative Care. Provision of expert opinion in formulating treatment plans for complicated patients and facilitating cross referral and review of patients between Division, Disciplines and Cluster Hospitals. Triaging of new case referrals to the Medical Oncology Services and committing to maintain an appropriate waiting time for entering into the Clinic based on clinical urgency, with urgent cases seen within a week and advanced/palliative cases within 3-4 weeks. Supervision of Clinical Conduct and Communication between staff in Medical Oncology Out and In-patient Service. Dealing with conflict resolution between colleagues, allied healthcare workers, administrative staff and patients. Ensure Division Outreach to secondary level cluster hospital with facilitation of up referral of patients requiring Oncological care and the down referral of patients to secondary level hospitals once tertiary care has been optimized. Active involvement and facilitation of Undergraduate teaching and examination as well as Post graduate teaching of Registrars in Department of Medicine, Registrars in Department of Radiation Oncology and Fellows in the Division of Medical Oncology.

Notes :

• AApplications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: jobs.gauteng.gov.za . No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. 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 www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (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. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. 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. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 29-09-2023

Please Notes :

• 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.