• Reference Number : refs/021588
• Directorate : Anaesthesia
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 976 070.00 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Dr F Benson – 011 470 9031

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification (Specialist in Anaesthetics). Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) plus 3 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthetics. HPCSA current registration is mandatory. Must have a strong record of clinical governance; clinical expertise; training and teaching at both under- and post-graduate levels. Publication record and experience in managing clinical units will be an added advantage. Must have good interpersonal, leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Fair Understanding of basic Human Resource Finance legislation , regulations policies and frameworks. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge of relevant Health and Public Service legislation, regulations and policies including medical ethics. Have the ability to evaluate new technologies and decide on the cost-effective implementation thereof. A valid driver’s license .

Duties :

• Provide strategic leadership , management and supervision within the Department of Anaesthesia at RMMCH and the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS). Provide excellent clinical and surgical service delivery, Implement teaching and training program and relevant research. Liaise with other specialties and clinicians in the cluster to provide comprehensive Anaesthetic services. Implement management initiatives to improve theatre efficiency, co-management of theatre backlog projects to ensure timeous access to pregnant women to theatre when required. Responsible for the teaching and training program of under- and postgraduate students in Anaesthesia. Responsible for management activities within the Anaesthesia department, including related management activities within RMMCH and WITS to maintain the quality of outputs while ensuring optimum utilization of fiscal and human resources, and the timeous reporting and redress of Patient Safety Incidents. Management and control of equipment. Participate in relevant Governance structures and management committees. Initiate, undertake, and supervise relevant research in Anaesthesia including the supervision of MMeds. Contribute to electronic databases for research purposes. Strategize and implement outreach programmes. Provide after hour specialist services. Manage human and financial resources , assets and materials .

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 : Rahima Moosa Mother and Child 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.