• Reference Number : refs/021574
• Directorate : SURGERY
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 2 465 233 00 Per Annum (All Inclusive Remuneration Package)
• Enquiries : Dr Mustafa (011) 933 0268

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in normal speciality. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist General Surgery is mandatory. A minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience. Experience of training Registrars in General Surgery. Training of Fellows in the various sub-specialities of General Surgery will be an added advantage. Experience in research, administration, management and finance is desirable. Fair Understanding of basic Human Resource Finance legislation , regulations policies and frameworks COMPETENCIES /KNOWLEDGE /SKILLS: A sound knowledge of government regulations, policies, and acts is needed including the ability to interpret and implement policies. The following are required attributes: People skills; communication; (verbal and written) and interpersonal relations skills; problem-solving and conflict management skills . The candidate should be highly motivated and enthusiastic in the care of patients requiring surgical treatment. The ability to work under pressure, lead transformational change in a complex environment and the ability to lead change management programmes in the department is also important.

Duties :

• Provide leadership and manage the Surgery department at CHBAH. Perform clinical duties in areas of personal special interest and expertise. Ensure that clinical services are provided. Provide oversight and strategic support in administrative duties of the department which include planning, budgeting, student assessments and research. Comply with the Performance and development System (Contracting, six monthly reviews and final assessments). To collaborate and assist the Director of Clinical Services at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital and the Cluster Hospitals whenever needed, in service delivery, teaching and training as an outreach programme. Ensure that appropriate, ethical, and quality research is performed in the department as part of a wider agenda to explore improvements in health care in the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital region and South Africa as a whole with publication of the results in peer-reviewed scientific journals. As part of the University’s responsibility, ensure sufficient and high-quality teaching be provided to undergraduate students, postgraduates students and Fellows. Participate in the Fellowship examinations of the College of Surgeons of South Africa and assist the HPCSA in its accreditation of Surgery care provision in the cluster. Ensure the employment of the previously disadvantaged individuals in terms of race, gender, and disability to enhance equity. The incumbent will manage human, financial, assets and material resources in the Department.

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. Proof of Registration with Professional bodies is mandatory NB: 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). 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 qualifications 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) and Competency Assessments where required . 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. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies assessment using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this post with a candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 20-09-2024

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.