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Grade 12 with MBChB or equivalent qualification that allows registration with HPCSA. Registered with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Applicants must have an interest in Internal Medicine.
The post is a combined training position between Kalafong Provincial tertiary Hospital and the University of Pretoria. The successful candidate will be expected to work in Internal Medicine for four (4) years and will have to perform after hour calls. Preference will be given to South African citizens and candidates who already completed part one (1) of the FCP examination.
All registrars will be expected to register as MMEd student at the University of Pretoria and will have to complete a research project in a field of his/her choices in internal medicine.
Duties :
The successful candidate will be expected to do daily ward rounds, seeing all patients allocated to him or her and making daily clinical notes in patient records. Actively seeing patients on calls. Effectively supervising juniors.
Proper communication with other staff members, nursing staff, paramedical disciplines, patients and or their relatives. Cost effective usage of resources, including laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy will be expected. Working effectively in the specialist clinics and or outpatient clinic.
Doing procedures as required for proper work-up of patients, e.g. Bone marrow aspirations, LP etc. Manage patients according to accepted guidelines. Attending academic activities on a regular basis and presenting at meetings.
Contribute to undergraduate training. And help with student examinations Contribute towards and participating in departmental research projects. Ensure that all patient related administrative tasks are properly done.