• Reference Number : refs/018999
• Directorate : Internal Medicine
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 887 363.00 (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Dr E Ohaju or Prof A Mahomed Tel No. (011) 488 3654

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in the speciality of Neurology or as a recognised sub-speciality of Neurology • Registration with the HPCSA as a Neurologist and proof of current registration. A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a neurologist. Knowledge and skills: Assessment, diagnosis and management of patient within the registered field. Understanding of basic Human Resource matters including Labour Relations. Knowledge of legislative prescripts governing public service. The candidate should have good leadership skills, excellent communication skills and good management in conflict resolution. S/He must have good resource management skills, problem-solving, decision-making skills, service delivery innovation, empowerment skills Added advantage: Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, involvement in research and management skills will be of advantage. A PhD qualification with proven research record.

Duties :

• Provide leadership and management in clinical, risk management and support/auxiliary services in the following areas inpatient management of neurology patients, the general outpatient department, specialist neurology outpatients, and support clinical audits. Provide Clinical government and oversight in the unit and in the CMJAH cluster. Foster integrated care with the department of internal medicine, allied services and the relevant surgical disciplines. Improve speciality driven services linked to NTSG and NHI. Render outreach and support services to other levels of care in the CMJAH cluster. Monitor and develop improvement plan regarding clinical output, new services and cost containment strategies. Optimally supervise and train junior personnel, including specialist working in the area, Registrars and fellows. Participate in research, academic activities at undergraduate and postgraduate level as required. Participate in continuing medical education as required by the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Offer comprehensive, quality care to patients. After hours, duties will be part of the package.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: 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. 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/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications 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 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. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. It is 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. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 29-09-2023

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.