• Reference Number : refs/021577
• Directorate : Surgery (Acute Care Unit)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 976 070.00 Per Annum (All-Inclusive Package)
• Enquiries : Dr KA Mustafa Tel no: (011) 933 8154

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification and current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a specialist. A Minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience in General Surgery after registration with the HPCSA as a specialist. Management experience, Computer literacy (Ms Word, Ms Excel, PowerPoint). Proven experience in Administration, Finance, Education, Research and expertise in General surgery. This experience should be in terms of clinical service provision, teaching, administration and research. The ability to establish excellent working relationships with Anaesthetic team, emergency unit nursing team, ward nursing team. The capacity to manage change both within the ACS team and within the emergency unit/theatre/ward continuum. The aptitude for increasing the “footprint” of the ACS service across the CHBAH hospital cluster. Surgical skill set to manage emergency general surgery patients, including laparoscopic skills. Experience and interest in critical care is an advantage. Fair Understanding of basic Human Resource Finance legislation, regulations policies and frameworks. Project management skills. Teambuilding, People and Interpersonal relations skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Organizational, Problem-solving and Interventional skills. Highly motivated and enthusiastic to contribute to the Surgery care and services. The ability to work under pressure, lead transformational change in a complex environment and the ability to manage change in the department. A valid driver's license.

Duties :

• Provide leadership in service, teaching and research in the Acute Care Surgical Unit in the Department of General Surgery. Provide clinical and administrative support to the Head of Department in the efficient delivery of services to patients including outreach to referring hospitals, community health centres and clinics in the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital health cluster. Perform clinical duties in area of Acute Care Surgery. 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 area and South Africa as a whole with publication of the results in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Lead and participate in research projects in areas of Acute Care Surgery. As part of the university’s responsibility, sufficient and quality teaching must be provided to undergraduates (medical students), postgraduate and fellowship students. Teach students in General Surgery. 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 .Participate in Governance structures and different committees in the Department of Surgery at the Hospital and University. Ensure that quality assurance, including clinical audit, is conducted in the department in line with national core standards. Lead the department of Surgery of Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, to ensure that that it achieves the strategic goals set by the National and Provincial Departments of Health and the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital. 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.