• Reference Number : refs/020494
• Directorate : Cardiothoracic
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R545 262.00 (Per Annum plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Dr I.C. Taunyane TEL: 011 717 2536 Ms M.P. Rapetswa TEL: 011 488 3711

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology. Registration with the Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Clinical Technology. A minimum of 03 years appropriate experience in Clinical Technology after registration with the HPCSA.

Duties :

• The Chief Cardiovascular Perfusionist will have to manage their team to overlook primarily three subdisciplines, adult cardiac surgery, paediatric cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery for cardiopulmonary bypass, cell saving, intra-aortic balloon pumps and ECMO. He/she should be available for on-call services for emergency cases that require theatre. The incumbent should ensure that CMJAH establishes a viable and sustainable outreach programme to designated and cluster hospitals. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to expand the scope of cardiovascular perfusion beyond the Cardiothoracic arena, to include cell saving in other disciplines, establishing vibrant ECMO programs such as, ECPR and Ex-vivo organ perfusion. The incumbent and his or her team will be expected to actively participate and develop protocols in all aspects of state patient solid organ transplantation and assist in implementation of solid organ transplantation. The incumbent and team will be expected to ensure adequate supplies of consumables so as not to hinder service delivery. The incumbent will be expected to develop the curriculum for training of new perfusionists. The incumbent will be expected to ensure that knowledge transfer, culture of academia, CPD activities are upheld at all times. The incumbent will be expected to promote collaboration with other national and international units.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted 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. Please note that salary will be adjusted according to years of experience as per OSD policy. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialed and signed. On the Z83 the Department where position was advertised it 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 and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated that specifies the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) –Verification (Reference checks- Provide at least 3 off which one must be immediate supervisor and must be contactable, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Institutions 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. Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males and Indian Females, African males and African Females are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 24-05-2024

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.