The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is a department of the Government of the Western Cape, responsible for providing public healthcare to the population of the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Paediatric Surgery) (6 Months Contract)
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric Surgery.
Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.
This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Red Cross Hospital for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Experience in management of general and specialist paediatric surgery including trauma and burns. Commuted Overtime of 16 hours per week. Willingness to travel within the District and Metro Region. Valid Driver’s Licence.
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Surgery.
Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Surgery (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees).
Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Surgery (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees).
Involvement in all aspects of Paediatric surgery will be required. Ability to comprehensively manage all paediatric surgery cases including intensive management of tertiary level patients. Proven leadership abilities.
Experience in supervision and training of staff in acquiring paediatric surgical, burns and trauma management competencies and operative experience.
Experience and effective management of allocated resources. Proven experience in teamwork. Proven knowledge/skills and experience in principles of service planning, organizing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Proven ability to adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols. Proven knowledge of public health and public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively. Computer literacy.
Provide full time paediatric surgery specialist care including Outpatient, Inpatient, Emergency and Afterhours service as a specialist paediatric surgeon. Including, but are not limited to General Paediatric surgery at a tertiary service level including colorectal, GIT, oncology and hepatobiliary surgery at a junior consultant level and paediatric burns and trauma service.
Provide support to HCU Paediatric Surgery. Administrative duties, including quality, efficiency and outcome improvements. Participation in human resource management.
Clinical audit, data management, monitoring and evaluation and clinical governance. Participation in all academic activities of the department, research, and teaching and training of under- and post-graduate students and other health personnel.
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Surgery.
Grade 1: R 1 341 855 - R 1 422 810 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 531 032 - R 1 623 609, Grade 3: R 1 773 222 - R 2 212 680 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
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