• Reference Number : refs/019613
• Directorate : Clinical Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1: R 1 214 805.00, Grade 2: R 1 386 069.00, Grade 3 : R 1 605 330.00 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package), plus commuted overtime
• Enquiries : Prof E Osuch Tel No: (012) 521 4145

Requirements :

• MBChB degree or equivalent, MMed (Clinical Pharmacology) and Fellowship with the Colleges of Medicine in Clinical Pharmacology (FCClin Pharm). Registration as a specialist in Clinical Pharmacology with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Grade 1: No experience required after registration with the HPCSA, as Medical Specialist in a normal Speciality. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 (Five) years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal Speciality and Grade 3: A minimum of Ten (10) years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal Speciality. Any additional specialist qualification, post-graduate diploma, other post-graduate qualification, as well as teaching and research experience will be an advantage. Publication of research papers, review articles and other scholarly papers will be a distinct advantage.

Duties :

• Overall supervision, management and training of medical registrars in Clinical Pharmacology. Management of both in-patients and out-patients. Ensuring that there are protocols for the management of common medical conditions and that there is compliance to protocols and guidelines. Promote and participate in outreach programs in the community and the feeder institutions. Ensure quality assurance programs with respect to improving clinical outcomes and managing risks that are in place. To render clinical pharmacology services to the hospital where relevant, advise on management of patients and assist in prescribing in special groups (paediatrics, pregnancy, elderly, genetically predisposed, critically ill). Advise on drug policy and critically evaluate new drugs, render therapeutic service in assisting in the providing of a therapeutic drug monitoring service (TDM, by interpreting clinical significance of drug levels reported, monitor adverse drug effects (including toxicology and poisoning), monitor drug interaction, assist with clinical matters in Pharmacy, assist and take part in departmental clinical discussions, monitor antibiotic use and be part of antimicrobial stewardship program and attend Pharmacy and Therapeutic committee, and Ethics Committee. The incumbent will be involved in training the registrars who specialise in Clinical Pharmacology and teaching basic and clinical pharmacology program for both under-and postgraduate students and will take part in research programmes of the department.

Notes :

• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the completed CV and new updated Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant. Failure to complete will lead to disqualification during the selection process. Section A, B, C and D must be completed in full. Section E, F and G: Noting that there’s a limited space provided applicants often indicate “ refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. The question that relates to conditions that prevents re-appointment under part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly. Applications can be delivered to: Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, 3111 Setlogelo Drive, Ga-Rankuwa, 0208 Nurses Home Block 13(HR Registry) or posted to: Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Private Bag X422, Pretoria 0001. Due to technical problems with GPG vacancy website that the institution is consistently faced with, applicants are encouraged to apply using any of the above methods. Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employer reserves the right to fill this position. It is legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check (PSC)- Verification, upon appointment within the department. This verification processes entails reference checks, identity verification, qualification verification, criminal records checks. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within OHS Act 85 of 1993.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 02-02-2024

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.