• Reference Number : refs/019604
• Directorate : Emergency Medicine
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 214 805.00 per annum (all inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Dr. S Carim Tel: (011) 898 8000

Requirements :

• A tertiary qualification (MBCHB or equivalent), plus Current registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa as an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies required: Sound Clinical knowledge and experience of procedures and protocols in Emergency Medicine including advanced adult and paediatric resuscitative interventions. Good verbal and written, communication and interpersonal skills. Cross cultural awareness. Sound teaching and supervisory abilities. A concern for excellence and quality care. The ability to function in a multi-disciplinary team and work in a challenging environment.

Duties :

• Assists the Head Of Clinical Unit (HCU) to ensure optimal Emergency Medicine Service. Assist the HCU in the development of management protocols/policies for the department. Provide emergency clinical care and oversight as expected of a specialist in Emergency Medicine. Assist with quality improvement imperatives including clinical audits (morbidity & mortality reporting and reviewing Clinical documentations audits etc.) and continuous professional development activities. Training of registrars, nurses, junior doctors and colleagues and promote ongoing staff development in accordance with individual and departmental needs. Maintain satisfactory clinical, professional and ethical standards in the department. Ensure equipment is maintained and functional at all times. Engage in research and supervise registrar research. Partake in outreach programmes of the Department of Health (DOH). Supervise, teach & assess medical students. Signing annual performance agreements and availability for quarterly reviews. NB: Performance of commuted overtime is compulsory and will be worked in the discipline based on the need of the institution.

Notes :

• Applications must be filled on a new Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents) accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Only the shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the application not being considered. Qualifications of candidates recommended for appointment will be verified. Persons in possession of foreign qualification must furnish the Department with the evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applications received after closing date and time will not be considered, people with disability are encouraged to apply. The candidates will be expected to be available for selection interviews on the date, time and place determined by the Department. Applications can be forwarded to the Human Resource Department, Tambo Memorial Hospital, Private Bag X2, Boksburg, 1459. Physical Address: Railway Street, Boksburg, 1459. Applicants are encouraged to use hand delivery or post office due to institutional technical problems. NB: The closing time on the closing date will be 12h00.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tambo Memorial Hospital

Closing Date : 25-01-2024

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.