Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Anaesthetics) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.

Experience: 

• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. 
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. 
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): The position may allow for exposure to a structured fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia. Research experience. Willingness to participate in the CMSA exams. MMed in Anaesthesia. Strong educational or teaching experience background in both the under and post-graduate domains. Strong moral and ethical record in anaesthetic practice. Insight into challenges in Health Care in South Africa and Africa, and diversity, transformation and equity. Ability to function well in a team environment and a team player, with good inter-personal skills. Computer literacy, good communication, analytic and problem-solving skills. Comprehensive skills and experience in leadership, administration and management related to anaesthesia and peri-operative medicine. Proven record of effective leadership and organisational ability in clinical Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine. 

DUTIES :

• The management of specialist anaesthetic patients within the Department and at related hospitals to Groote Schuur, Red Cross War Memorial Children's, New Somerset and Mowbray Maternity Hospitals. Provide comprehensive clinical services. Provide academic leadership in the areas of under- and postgraduate teaching, training and research. Organise and contribute to the anaesthetic skills training courses. Manage and provide leadership to Registrars and contribute significantly to the administrative duties of the combined department including, assessments and performance management. Contribute to the administration and management of the department and provide outreach and support to referring institutions. Build and maintain departmental team spirit and development.