• Reference Number : refs/019399
• Directorate : Clinical Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 887 363 (All-Inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Dr KM Mustafa Tel (011) 933 9335

Requirements :

• Appropriate postgraduate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist Paediatric Surgeon. Current registration with the HPCSA. A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an appropriately qualified and registered Specialist Paediatric Surgeon. Appropriate experience with the clinical practice of Paediatric Surgery, including outreach and community development of relevant aspects of Paediatric Surgery. The candidate should have demonstrable experience in leadership, as well as proven research capacity, this through existing publications as well as ongoing self-driven research. Demonstrate service to the Faculty of Health Sciences and the School of Clinical Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand (or other). Teaching experience at both undergraduate and post graduate levels. Be able to articulate a vision for the future of the Division of Paediatric Surgery at CHBAH. Understanding of basic Human Resource matters including labour relations and RWOPS. Understanding of basic Finance matters such as cost drivers and budget allocations. Understanding of basic Supply Chain matters such as developing demand and procurement plans for the unit. Knowledge of legislative prescripts governing public service.

Duties :

• Oversee the provision of clinical paediatric surgical services at CHBAH. Implement strategic and operational plans for the clinical services of the department. Work collaboratively with the Academic Head of the Division of Paediatric Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand. Train and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students and participate in research. Facilitate clinical governance processes within the department, including clinical audits and clinical risk management. Implement measures to minimize wasteful and fruitless expenditure within the department. Generate the annual demand and procurement plans for the department. Oversee the human resource matters of the department such as leave development of staff, disciplinary issues and employee wellness. Represent the clinical department at administrative, managerial, clinical committees’ meetings and other events.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://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. 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 www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and a detailed CV 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/reference check verification). NB: Reference Checks-The applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which one must be immediate supervisor. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. 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.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Chris Hani Barangwanath Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 09-02-2024

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.