• Reference Number : refs/016879
  • Directorate : Polyclinic
  • Number of Posts : 2
  • Package : R906 540 per annum plus benefits
  • Enquiries : Tel: (012) 354 1029 – Department of Neurosurgery: Professor Padayachy

Requirements :

  • MBCHB degree or equivalent, valid Current registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner, Appropriate exposure to managing neurosurgery patients and experience in basic neurosurgery procedures would be preferred. BLS, ACLS, ATLS certificates will be an added advantage. Research experience would be an added benefit.

Duties :

  • Knowledge, skills, training and competencies required: Sound knowledge and clinical skills in basic neurosurgery care principles. Sound knowledge in acute management of neurosurgical emergencies. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to triage, assess, diagnose, manage patients’ conditions and accept appropriate referrals as deemed necessary. Problems solving skills, participation in CPD activities, clinical audits and M&M meetings are valuable, as well as patients’ safety incidents reporting, complaints management and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Job may require rotation of duties between Kalafong and Steve Biko Academic Hospitals and the relevant teaching hospitals in this cluster as deemed necessary. Key performance areas include, the ability to provide high quality patient-centered care to all patients attending the Steve Biko Academic Hospital Complex, as per appropriate guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures. An interest or experience in research would be valuable. Ability to adhere to Provincial referral Policy. Ensure the provision of continuity of care to patients for better outcomes. Ability to keep medical records in line with the Provincial Policy and Guidelines. Adhere to ethical values that govern the medical profession. Participate in compulsory commuted overtime in Neurosurgery Department. The respective candidate will report to the HOD: Neurosurgery

Notes :

  • The application must only include a complete and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications must be submitted to Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Private Bag x 169, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered to Cnr Malherbe & Steve Biko Road, Main Entrance at Level 3. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver`s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted to HR on before the day of the interview date. Steve Biko Academic Hospital is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress. Candidates whose appointment will promote representivity in terms of race, disability and gender will receive preference.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Steve Biko Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 17-08-2023


Criteria Questions
Do you have an MBChB Degree or Equivalent qualification?
Do you have a current registration with HPCSA as a 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.