• Reference Number : refs/020407
  • Directorate : ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R949.146.00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
  • Enquiries : Prof. A Robertson TEL 011 488 4990

Requirements :

  • Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner, HPCSA registration as an independent Medical Practitioner. Current registration with HPCSA for 2024/2025 Must have completed Primaries and Intermediate CMSA exams. Orthopaedics surgery work experience will be an advantage. Candidate with 6-12 Months experience as Medical Officer in relevant department experience will be an advantage.

Duties :

  • The incumbent will be responsible for Fulfilment of all assigned clinical service and academic related duties as per Gauteng Department of Health and the University of Witwatersrand prescripts. A four-year contract will be signed with the relevant hospital authority, which will run concurrently with the university (MMed Orthopaedic Surgery) and HPCSA annual registrations in an accredited training post as a full-time postgraduate student. All trainees are expected to rotate through all the three Wits University affiliated central and satellite hospitals. Participation in identified outreach programmes and commuted overtime as well as adherence to regular performance and development management processes will be mandatory. An orthopaedic surgery specialist qualification will be conferred upon completion and submission of the university MMed dissertation and passing the CMSA-run HPCSA Board exit examination.

Notes :

  • Applications can be hand delivered at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Admin Building Room 10/2. No. 17 Jubilee Road, Park town 2193 or applications should be submitted on a (PDF Format only) to the following email-address Medicalhr.Cmjah@gauteng.gov.za. Please use the reference as subject. (Kindly note that the application forms received by the institution after the closing date of the advert irrespective of the reasons will not be considered). No faxed applications will be considered. Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. 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 initialled 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 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) only when shortlisted. 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 : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 03-05-2024


Criteria Questions
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner

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.