• Reference Number : refs/022498
  • Directorate : Orthopaedics
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 1 001 349. 00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
  • Enquiries : Prof SS Golele: (012) 521- 4049/4005/4449/3625 email: Arthur.Mahlangu@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

  • MBChB or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Registration with the HPCSA and current annual registration with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Ability to function independently and be part of a multidisciplinary team.

Duties :

  • Provide comprehensive medical care to Orthopaedic/Hand and Microsurgery Patients-General/Subspecialties/Outpatients and Inpatients. Deal with referrals and transfers from level 1, 2 and 3 facilities from the Hospital drainage Area. Daily ward rounds in the Orthopaedic wards, level 1 (problems) and daily inpatient and outpatient care. See consultations from other departments. Write meticulous discharge summaries for all patients. Run Orthopaedic outpatient and sub-specialty clinics. Up-referral of properly worked-up, appropriate patients to sub-specialties. Down-referral of all stable patients to level 1 clinics. Teaching Formal training of junior medical officers, registrars, Orthopaedic/Hand and Microsurgery students and allied health workers. Mentorship of Staff (Junior Orthopaedic Officers, Registrars, Nurses) in the Orthopaedic Wards and Clinics and from facilities that refer to DGM Hospital. Outreaches Level 2 and 3 Hospitals Patient Care: Offer comprehensive medical care to Orthopaedic/Hand and Microsurgery Patients-General/Subspecialties/Outpatients and Inpatients Deal with referrals and transfers from level 1, 2 and 3 facilities from the Hospital drainage Area Daily ward rounds in the Orthopaedic wards, level 1 (problems) and daily inpatient and outpatient care See consultations from other departments. Run Orthopaedic outpatient and sub-specialty clinics Up-referral of properly worked-up, appropriate patients to sub-specialties. Down-referral of all stable patients to level 1 clinics: Teaching Formal training of junior medical officers, registrars, Orthopaedic/Hand and Microsurgery students and allied health workers. Mentorship of Staff (Junior Orthopaedic Officers, Registrars, Nurses) in the Orthopaedic Wards and Clinics and from facilities that refer to DGM Hospital. Outreaches Level 2 and 3 Hospitals.

Notes :

  • These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand /University of Pretoria and/ Sefako Makgatho University Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 19-05-2025


Criteria Questions
Do you have MBCHB or equivalent qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner?
Are you currently registered with HPCSA as a Medical Officer?

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.