- Reference Number :
refs/021649
- Directorate :
SURGERY (ACUTE CARE SURGERY UNIT)
- Number of Posts :
2
- Package :
GRADE 1 R1 214 805.00 – R 1 288 095.00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE) GRADE 2 R 1 386 069.00– R 1 469 883.00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE) GRADE 3 R 1 605 330.00– R 2 001 927.00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
- Enquiries :
Dr C Pothas Tel No: (011) 933 9267/8804
Requirements :
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Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Surgery Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist and current registration with HPCSA for 2024/2025.Current FCS (SA) specialist registration with the CMSA. Ability to manage a team of junior and senior doctors. For Grade 1: 0- 5 years’ experience as Medical Specialist. Grade 2: 5-10 years’ experience as Medical Specialist. Grade 3: 10- 15 years’ experience as Medicals Specialist. Competence/Skill/Knowledge: Ability to establish working relationships within the surgical department, other specialties, allied and nursing staff. Capacity to manage change, both within the Acute Care Surgery (ACS) team and within the surgical emergency unit/ emergency and elective theatre/ general ward/ surgical high dependency unit continuum. Aptitude for increasing the establishment of the ACS service across the CHBAH hospital cluster. Surgical skillset to manage ACS patients, including laparoscopic skills and surgical critical care. Good leadership, communication (verbal and written), conflict resolution and good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined and self-confident. The candidate must be able to work independently, under pressure, beyond normal working hours and work within a diverse team. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedure pertaining to health care users. Computer Literacy. A valid driver’s license.
Duties :
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Applications are invited for a Medical Specialist position in a specialised ACS unit, based at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Johannesburg. The successful applicant will join a dynamic forward-thinking team of general surgeons with a range of special interests. The ACS unit comprises of: a surgical emergency unit that provides a 24hour service with a dedicated 24hour theatre for emergency surgery/ a high dependency ward which cares for critically ill surgical patients requiring close monitoring and organ support/ a general ward for non-critical patients/ a surgical outpatient department/ elective theatre lists; Supervising the management of, managing ACS patients within a surgical emergency unit, theatre, ICU, high dependency unit, SOPD and wards; Performing, and supervising appropriate surgical procedures; Managing emergency theatre booking lists; Completing compulsory overtime in the surgical department; Training, teaching and supervising of clinical associate students, medical students, interns, medical officers, registrars; Undergraduate teaching ward rounds and theatre sessions; Engaging with surgical staff and management at district hospital within the cluster; Involvement in outreach; Engagement with sub-speciality support on complicated relevant cases; Administrative duties within the ACS unit and department; Co-ordinating logistics and obtaining equipment and pharmaceuticals; Ability to initiate and conduct research; Participate in all divisional, departmental and faculty meetings in order to facilitate effective teaching and research; as well as to enhance continuing professional development, including attendance of training; Perform duties assigned by the Head of Unit of ACS and Head of Department of Surgery; Maintain quality assurance standards and other departmental policies; Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment.)
Notes :
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Applications should be uploaded online at www.gautengonline.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za.No faxed application or hand delivery will be considered. Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. The application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (Please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity) and must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 application form, the Department where position was advertised should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on application. Z83 form must be accompanied by recently updated detailed Curriculum Vitae. All experience should be in a chronological order. The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position and dates (DD/MM/YYYY) indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must be in sync/correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). HR will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and Verification Checks. The Department reserve the right to conduct verification beyond information provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information mentioned above with the exception of HR verification checks, will result in the candidate being disqualify. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. CHBAH reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged apply.
Employer :
Department of Health
Location :
CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH ACADEMIC HOSPITAL (CHBAH)
Closing Date :
04-10-2024
Do you have current registration with HPCSA for 2024/2025? |
Are you able to work under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with diverse team.? |
Do you have appropriate qualifications that allow registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist? |
Have you completed post community service? |
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.