• Reference Number : refs/021934
• Directorate : SURGERY (HEPATOBILIARY (HPB)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 271.901.00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
• Enquiries : Prof Muganza Tel (011) 933 9267

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal specialty. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal specialty. Current registration with HPCSA for 2024/2025. Current FCS (SA) specialist registration with the CMSA. Desire to train in the Subspecialty of Surgical Gastroenterology (declaration of interest in Surgical GIT in general, Upper GIT, or Hepatobiliary Surgery is crucial). Ability and willingness to perform after-hours duties. For Grade1. 0- 5 years’ experience as Medical Specialist. For Grade 2. 5-10 years’ experience as Medical Specialist. Grade 3. 10 years and above as Medical Specialist

Duties :

• Ability to manage a team of junior and senior doctors. Ability to establish excellent working relationships within the surgical department, other specialties, and allied nursing staff. Ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy. Ability in Minimal Access Surgery. Capacity to manage change, both within the HPB team and within the emergency unit/theatre/ward/high dependency unit continuum. Aptitude for increasing the “footprint” of the HPB service across the CHBAH hospital cluster. Surgical skillset to manage emergency general surgery patients, including laparoscopic skills and surgical critical care patients in a high-dependency unit. A Specialist Surgeon is required for the General Surgical Department at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH) as a Training Fellow in Surgical Gastroenterology. The post is a joint post within the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences University of the Witwatersrand. The post is an equal opportunity post fulfilling the commitment to achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, gender, race, and disability. Good leadership skills, 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, 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 procedures about health care users. Computer Literacy. A valid driver’s license. Proof of current HPCSA registration for April 2024/March 2025. Experience in the public sector would be an advantage.

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 initialed 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

Closing Date : 22-11-2024

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.