• Reference Number : refs/021992
• Directorate : SURGERY (COLORECTAL SURGERY)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : GRADE 1 R1 214 805.00 – R 1 288 095.00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
• Enquiries : Dr Pattinson 011 933 9267 or Prof Muganza 011 9339267

Requirements :

• Duration: This is a two-year contract post. There will be a full performance appraisal after one year, and reappointment for the second year is dependent on a suitable appraisal. There will be no extension beyond a period of two years from initial appointment. REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in general surgery. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal specialty. Current registration with HPCSA for 2024/2025. Desire to train in the Subspecialty of Colorectal Surgery (declaration of interest in Colorectal Surgery and Critical Care is crucial). Competence; Knowledge: Ability to establish excellent working relationships with anaesthetic team, emergency unit and other clinical departments. Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution and good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined and self-confident. The candidate must be able to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with diverse team. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedure pertaining to health care users. Computer Literacy is required. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined and self-confident.

Duties :

• To perform Clinical, Teaching, and Research responsibilities as required by an academic surgical unit. Clinical duties: Clinical history taking, examination and assessment of patients. Requesting and analysing special investigations. Prescribing of medications and other therapies. Communicate effectively with colleagues. Ensure proper keeping of records. Perform any other duties relevant to the clinical management of patients as required by the hospital you are rotating through. Performance of diagnostics and therapeutic surgical procedures in the field of Colorectal surgery. Ability and willingness to perform at least 5-6 24hours on calls per month during the fellowship on the premises. The following would be an advantage: Ability to perform advanced endoscopy and abdominal surgical procedures, colonoscopy or laparoscopy courses attended, knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to health care 47 users in the public sector. Six months experience as a General Surgeon before appointment will be an advantage. Supervising the management of Priority 1 patient’s resuscitation s and guide junior staff in resuscitation in the Colo-rectal Unit and Emergency Unit. Daily ICU and ward rounds. 24 hour calls on the premises to give guidance and help with emergency surgery. The calls will be supervised by a qualified Colo rectal Surgeon to assist in logistics and assist with unfamiliar procedures. Teaching ward rounds through the teaching spinal affiliated to the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Attendance of academic meetings, conference, morbidity and mortality meetings, courses, and involvement in data collection and research.

Notes :

• 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/online Z83. 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/online 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 : 17-01-2025

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.