• Reference Number : refs/021522
• Directorate : Clinical Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1: R1 271 901, Grade 2: R1 451 214, Grade 3: R1 680780 (All inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Prof. RF Chauke Tel: 012 521 4232/4992

Requirements :

• Grade 12 Certificate. Appropriate qualification in Health Science (MBCHB degree or equivalent) Registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Appropriate academic qualification registerable with Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon. Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Grade 1: No experience is required after registration as a Medical Specialist (Paediatric Surgery), Grade 2: 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery after registration with HPCSA as a Cardiothoracic Surgery. Grade 3: 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery after registration with HPCSA as a Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Duties :

• Participate in the delivery of a 24 – hour in-patient cardiothoracic surgery service. Undertake teaching of undergraduate medical students. Develop management protocols for the cardiothoracic surgery service in accordance with the Hospital and Department policies. Provide appropriate surgical care to cardiothoracic surgery patients. Maintain the effective and efficient utilisation of human resource in respect of: overseeing and supervising cardiothoracic surgery staff in the execution of their duties. Training staff and promoting on going staff development in accordance with their individual and departmental development needs. Recruiting and selecting staff in accordance with government prescripts, assessing performance of cardiothoracic surgery staff. Allocating cardiothoracic surgery personnel to respective wards and call roster. Provide measures and guidance on quality assurance to comply with set quality standards. Foster collaboration with other hospitals within and outside the district. Exercise costs control over the activities of the department in with the allocated budget. Participate in all academic and clinical meetings of the cardiothoracic surgery Department. Participate in departmental research activities. Accept responsibility for continuous professional development to keep up to date with new developments in the field of expertise and related fields. Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Notes :

• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the completed CV and new updated Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment must be fully completed, initialled, and signed by the applicant. Failure to complete will lead to disqualification during the selection process. Section A, B, C and D must be completed in full. Section E, F and G: Noting that there’s a limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. The question that relates to conditions that prevents re-appointment under part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly. Applications can be delivered to: Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, 3111 Setlogelo Drive, Ga-Rankuwa, 0208. ABT 06 (HR Registry) or posted to: Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Private Bag X422, Pretoria 0001. Applications may also be uploaded online at www.gautengonline.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employer reserves the right to fill this position. It is legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check (PSC)- Verification, upon appointment within the department. This verification processes entails reference checks, identity verification, qualification verification, criminal records checks. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within OHS Act 85 of 1993.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Dr. George Mukhari 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.