Registrar (Medical) ( (Orthopaedic Surgery) 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 Medical Practitioner. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Inherent requirements of the job: Be part of after-hours roster.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of medicine at the level of a medical practitioner with FCS primary and Intermediate or equivalent. Comprehensive surgical competencies in primary, secondary and some tertiary trauma orthopaedic procedures with an appropriate logbook. Commitment and dedication to patient care. Physical, mental and psychological ability to ensure demands of routine and emergency care are met. Ability to work as a team and lead effectively when required. Good communication with staff, colleagues and patients. Integrity. Strong ethical principles and relevant clinical and counselling skills. Computer literacy. FCS (SA) Part 1 and FCOrth (SA) Intermediate exam. Appropriate experience as an Orthopaedic Medical Officer, in a fully functional Orthopaedic Unit, under direct supervision of at least one full time Orthopaedic Specialist. ATLS and Basic Surgical Principles. Proven research output on an orthopaedic topic or research methodology courses. 

DUTIES :

• Provision of clinical service delivery at registrar level for Orthopaedic Surgery. Pre-operative work-up of patients. Intra-operative management of patients. Post-operative patient care including ICU. Administrative duties. Accurate and neat record keeping. Active participation in training and research. Effective supervision of all personnel and subordinates. Function within departmental norms and standards.