Head Clinical Unit (Orthopaedics) at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate qualification in the appropriate Health Science (MBCHB); Plus, Current registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa as a Specialist in the category of Orthopaedics.
• Plus At least Five (5) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA as a medical specialist in the category of Orthopaedics.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies required:

• Sound Clinical knowledge and expertise in the relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of current health and Public Service Legislation, regulations and policy including medical ethics, epidemiology and statistics.
• Good communication, leadership, decision-making and clinical skills.
• Ability to teach junior doctors and participate in continuing professional development. 

DUTIES :

• Planning and implementation of Specialist Orthopaedic services (Outpatient, Inpatient and Operating Theatre lists).
• Participate/provision if after-hour service. Co-ordination and equitable rationalization of Specialist Orthopaedic service Amajuba District and outlying drainage areas.
• Liaison with institutional management of hospitals in the district and drainage areas to improve quality of care.
• Facilitation of staff training and development. Participate /support the outreach programme to the referring Hospitals and Clinics.
• Liaison with the relevant Chief Specialist regarding service development.
• Develop a training program for medical, nursing and allied services.
• Develop policies and guidelines facilitating service delivery.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and clinical auditing.
• Participate and facilitate clinical research.
• Cost effective utilization of scarce resources.
• Participate in Senior Management and strategic activities.
• Perform commuted overtime in line with hospital needs. Manage EPMDS of the General Surgery department.