• Reference Number : refs/019410
• Directorate : OPHTHALMOLOGY
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 887 363.00 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : DR. N.T. Socikwa

Requirements :

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in either orbital plastic surgery, glaucoma, or paediatric ophthalmology will be an added advantage. Competence/Knowledge/Skills: The candidate should also be familiar with the operational aspects of working in the joint position of the state and university. Provide overall administration of the department, liaise with nursing staff and management. The candidate should have experience in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates and supervise Master’s thesis programmes. Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution and good interpersonal skills. The candidate must be able to work independently, under pressure and beyond normal working hours with a diverse team. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge and understanding of legislation, policies and procedure pertaining to mental health care users. Aptitude for increasing the “footprint” ophthalmology service across the TPTH. Surgical skills to manage high volume cataract list, have orbital-plastic experience to help with specialist clinic.

Duties :

• Overall management of Ophthalmology Department in TPTH and supervise the management of ophthalmic patients and coordination of services. Provide teaching programme of both undergraduates and postgraduates. Effectively implement Performance Management and Development System.

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 : Tembisa Provincial Tertiary 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.