• Reference Number : refs/021024
• Directorate : Neurosurgery
• Number of Posts : 3

• Package : R 949 149 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Tel: (012) 354 1029 – Department of Neurosurgery: Professor Padayachy

Requirements :

• MBCHB degree or equivalent, valid Current registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner, Appropriate exposure to managing neurosurgery patients and experience in basic neurosurgery procedures would be preferred. BLS, ACLS, ATLS certificates will be an added advantage. Research experience would be an added benefit.

Duties :

• Knowledge, skills, training and competencies required: Sound knowledge and clinical skills in basic neurosurgery care principles. Sound knowledge in acute management of neurosurgical emergencies. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to triage, assess, diagnose, manage patients’ conditions and accept appropriate referrals as deemed necessary. Problems solving skills, participation in CPD activities, clinical audits and M&M meetings are valuable, as well as patients’ safety incidents reporting, complaints management and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Job may require rotation of duties between Kalafong and Steve Biko Academic Hospitals and the relevant teaching hospitals in this cluster as deemed necessary. Key performance areas include, the ability to provide high quality patient-centered care to all patients attending the Steve Biko Academic Hospital Complex, as per appropriate guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures. An interest or experience in research would be valuable. Ability to adhere to Provincial referral Policy. Ensure the provision of continuity of care to patients for better outcomes. Ability to keep medical records in line with the Provincial Policy and Guidelines. Adhere to ethical values that govern the medical profession. Participate in compulsory commuted overtime in Neurosurgery Department. The respective candidate will report to the HOD: Neurosurgery

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 License is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. 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/documentsplus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and a detailed CV will be disqualified). The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position(s) 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 correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. (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 qualification 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 3months 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). NB: Reference Checks-applicants are encouraged to provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which immediate supervisor(s) must form part of. 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. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85/1993. It is the department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. Be flexible to be allocated to any facility under the advertising sub-district in west rand district as per service delivery needs. Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. WOMEN ANDPEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Steve Biko Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 16-08-2024

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.