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

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration / Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience / Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience
• Competencies: Clinical and surgical competency in generalist orthopaedic surgery.
• Ability to work in a high-volume clinic and surgical environment.
• Computer literacy and interest in data collection for service improvement.
• Insight into challenges of local health care delivery, diversity, transformation and equity.
• Experience in supervision and training of staff and students

DUTIES:

• Orthopaedic trauma surgery specialist clinical service provision.
• Based at MPH but involved in the western metropole platform ecosystem as service requirements dictate.
• Supervision and training of junior surgical staff.
• Participation in under- and post-graduate divisional activities.
• Participate in after hour service provision.