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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry or a recognized Sub-Speciality. HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry or in a recognized Sub-Speciality.
• A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry or in a recognized Sub-Speciality. Knowledge and Skills: Strategic capability and leadership skills. Service delivery innovation. People management and empowerment skills.
• Advanced clinical and teaching experience. Knowledge of health systems, public service and prescribed legislation.
• The following will be an added advantage: A minimum of 7 years ‘experience as a registered Psychiatrist.
• Experience in Management of a unit/ department. A PhD.

Duties :

• Manage all academic and clinical activities within the Department of Psychiatry. Provide expert knowledge to aid diagnosis, management and treatment of patients. Coordinate the ongoing delivery of undergraduate and post graduate teaching in Psychiatry, including supervision of Registrar MMed projects.
• Set norms and standards and promote the maintenance of service delivery and quality outputs in the department. Formulate and manage protocols with Gauteng DoH policies that will have a positive impact on service delivery.
• Manage the PMDS of consultants, registrars etc. Provide measures and guidance on quality assurance at CMJAH and the cluster. Provide academic leadership as a joint appointee with University of the Witwatersrand and assist in strengthening the relationship between the university and GDoH.
• Develop the academic career paths of all joint staff, including enhancing research output and training in medical education for all individuals.

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• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesia. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialty in Anaesthesia and current registration.
• No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesia. Following will be an added advantage: post-registration experience as a specialist is a recommendation but not required.

Duties :

• To administer and oversee the administration of Anaesthesia at all levels and service points. Providing clinical services in Anaesthesia subspecialties as determined by the department.
• Participate and assist in teaching and training of both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Perform administrative duties as delegated by the Head of Department.
• Conduct clinical research / audits and/ or participate in the research programs in the department and supervise MMed research studies. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly or semester reviews and final assessment).

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• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical specialist in Radiation Oncology. Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiation Oncology. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Radiation Oncology.

Duties :

• The candidate will be expected to render full spectrum of Radiation Oncology services at the Department of radiation Oncology. This includes attendance at multi-disciplinary meetings, clinical assessment and formulation of treatments plans for patients, planning and delivery of Radiotherapy treatments, on treatment assessments and follow-ups.
• To assist with patient backlogs in treatment and to ensure effective delivery of radiation therapy in a safe, evidence based, ethical way considering health economics.
• To assist the Head of Department with the day-to-day management of the unit.
• Oversee the work of registrars to ensure adequate service delivery from them. To also assist with the teaching program in the department of Radiation Oncology, including attendance and participation in academic meetings, providing supervision and informal and formal teaching to registrars.
• Research is encouraged, and it is expected that the successful candidate will be involved in their own clinical research, as well as aiding and supervising registrars on their MMeds.
• Performance of after-hours Radiation Oncology clinical services including in the wards and the assessment and treatment of Radiation Oncology emergencies.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric.
• No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric.

Duties :

• As a consultant, the candidate will be responsible for providing clinical service in the Paediatric department at CMJAH. Clinical duties include managing inpatient and outpatient in the Hospital including paediatric neurology patients.
• As consultant in the department, the incumbent will be required to supervise, registrars, medical officers, intern doctors and students in patient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• The desired candidate will be required: To set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors (Registrars; medical officers and interns) and associated clinical staff
• To participate in the academic duties of the WITS school of medicine, Paediatric, and child health department. Performance of research and Supervision of MMed students.
• Training and supervision of Registrars, Medical Officers, Medical Interns and Medical students including tutorials, Teaching ward rounds and skills development. To provide medical support and guidance within a medical multidisciplinary team. This post has an opportunity to train in Paediatric neurology

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• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Knowledge and Skills: Sound clinical knowledge and skills in Internal Medicine and Clinical Cardiology.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Computer literacy. The following will be added advantage: The ideal candidate must be a highly skilled and experienced cardiothoracic surgeon with a strong background in performing complex surgeries involving the heart, lungs oesophagus, and other organs within the chest, such as the trachea.
• Reputable professional and personal attributes will play a key role in the appointment.

Duties :

• General: Strict observation of reporting lines. Clinical: Expected to work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care. Perform a wide range of cardiothoracic surgeries, including coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve repair/replacement, and lung resections. Additional skills, such as minimally invasive techniques and aspects of transplantation, would be an added advantage.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, pulmonologists, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans. Participate in preoperative and postoperative patient care, including consultations, follow-ups, and management of complications.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines. Oversee impeccable record-keeping in the Division and regular clinical audits.
• Prepare monthly reports and data analytics to inform future safe practices. Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Division by tirelessly assisting with procuring the tools of the trade and providing the timely motivations required for procurements.
• Observing the RWOPS policies and regulations. Continually contributing to impactful Standard Operating Procedures for increased patient safety and fellow staff members development. Academic: Engage in continuous professional development and stay updated with the latest advancements in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Participate in teaching and mentoring medical students, registrars, and fellows across all University of the Witwatersrand’s teaching platforms or institutions. Teaching other allied professionals such as perfusionists, nurses, physicians, O.T., and dieticians about medicine.
• Research: Dual appointment with the University and keeping up with the requirements for the dual appointment, which include but are not limited to self-initiated research and supervision of undergraduate and post-graduate research projects.
• Demonstration of continued commitment to yearly research output and promotion of university citizenship.
• Personal attributes: Punctuality, collegiality, teamwork, dependability, and the observation of working hours per employment contract conditions will be expected at all times.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Public Health Medicine. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Public Health Medicine. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Public Health Medicine.
• The following will be an added advantage: Further experience after registration with the HPCSA as Public Health Medicine Specialist, relevant post-graduate qualifications, experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, postgraduate student supervision, and a publication track record.

Duties :

• The incumbent duties include Support of all teaching at the Department of Community Health, including coordination of the GEMP undergraduate teaching programme.
• Monitoring and evaluation of hospital performance and functioning, review disease profiles and advise hospital management and clinicians accordingly, assist with national core standards, strategic and operational planning of the hospital and the cluster.
• Develop FBU’s as per NHI guidelines. Undertake relevant research performed for priority areas at the hospital, including reviewing policy implementation and case studies to improve quality of care.

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• Appropriate Medical qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist in the Otorhinolaryngology, head, and neck surgery. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in the Otorhinolaryngology, head, and neck surgery.
• None experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in ENT Surgery.

Duties :

• Clinical: Theatre: Otorhinolaryngology, head and neck surgery, acquired Otorhinolaryngology, head and neck surgery, Congenital ENT, ICU care, doing calls and be on duty, M&M participation.
• Academic: Teaching both undergraduates and postgraduate students, surgical skills transfer to the registrar, Multidisciplinary team involvement for case selection and teaching.
• Teachings: Teaching allied professionals e.g., Perfusionist, Nurse, Physicians, O.T and Dieticians. Research: Be involved in research, supervise MMeds thesis research, deliver personal research, dual appointment with the University and provide research support.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Duties :

• Strengthen obstetrics and gynaecological health services in the institution. Promote clinical effectiveness in all facilities. Primarily support district hospitals with all aspects of service delivery related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Secondarily support clinics, community health centers and primary health care outreach teams, including engaging private sector obstetrics and gynaecologist with service delivery related matters. Facilitate and participate in the training, development, and mentorship of under- and post graduate medical.
• Work with the district management Team to establish and maintain systems including surveillance, health information, communication and referral guidelines and processes to support the delivery of obstetrics and gynaecological services.
• Initiate, support and participate in clinical audit and quality improvement cycles with specific focus on obstetrics and gynaecological assessments.
• Implement effective monitoring and evaluation processes, effective use of data and appropriate reporting on outputs and health outcomes. Initiative, support, or participate in relevant research. This may require involvement with local academic training institutions.
• Foster effective teamwork and collaboration within the DCST. Enable engagement with the local community, relevant non- government organizations and private providers.
• Facilitate and ensure effective communication with all management structures within the district, the regional and regular reports on activities and initiatives to save mothers, babies, and children.
• Assist with strategic and operational planning of services in the district and/ or catchment area of the regional hospital. Assist with the coordination and supervision of obstetrics and gynecological services with the district and management of relevant human resources. Assist with recruitment.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Physician in Internal Medicine. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
• No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Knowledge and Skills: Sound clinical knowledge and skills in Internal Medicine and Clinical Cardiology.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Computer literacy. The following will be added advantage: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in research, teaching, and independent practice with HPCSA, registration as a cardiologist will be added advantage

Duties :

• As a consultant, the candidate will be responsible for the clinical management of general medical patients and sub specialist medicine responsibilities. The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, follow-up and grand rounds.
• As the most senior doctor in the unit, the incumbent will be required to supervise registrars, medical officers, intern doctors and students in patient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Other clinical duties will include managing patients at OPD, managing patients attending the Subspecialty OPD or Speciality Ward Consultations within a relevant Sub-specialty.
• Perform endoscopy and endoscopic interventions without supervision. Possess the skill and knowledge required to manage a wide variety of cardiology conditions including interventional cardiology like catheter based valve treatmenet, pacemaker and coronary artery care. Function in a multi-disciplinary team. Provide supervision for junior and nursing staff.
• The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff. Co-ordination of sub specialist services at CMJAH and cluster hospitals for both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Supervision of the clinical technology service as required. Overseeing the development of appropriate referral pathways and development of services at referral hospitals.
• ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Patient first mentality; General management skills; Excellent communication skills; Good professional judgement; Integrity and professional dependability; Leadership experience; Conflict management; Cost-containment. Management training and experience; Technology and computer skills;
• Problem-solving experience; Coaching and mentoring experience; NOTE: We reserve the right not to fill the post. Invited candidates will be subject to employment vetting process and medical surveillance.
• ACADEMIC: Participation in the academic duties of the Wits Internal Medicine and related Departments/ Sub Specialities.
• Performance of research within the department. Supervision of research within the department and MMed students. Training and supervision of Senior registrars, Registrars, Medical Officers, Medical Interns and Medical students including tutorials, teaching ward rounds and skills development.
• The desired candidate will also be required to provide medical support and guidance to nursing staff.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
• No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. The following will be added advantage: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in research, teaching, and independent practice with HPCSA.

Duties :

• As a consultant, the candidate will be responsible for the clinical management of general medical patients and sub specialist medicine responsibilities. The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, follow-up and grand rounds.
• As the most senior doctor in the unit, the incumbent will be required to supervise registrars, medical officers, intern doctors and students in patient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Other clinical duties will include managing patients at OPD, managing patients attending the Subspecialty OPD or Specialty Ward Consultations within a relevant Sub-specialty.
• The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff.
• Co-ordination of sub specialist services at CMJAH and cluster hospitals for both inpatient and outpatient services. Supervision of the clinical technology service as required. Overseeing the development of appropriate referral pathways and development of services at referral hospitals.
• ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Patient first mentality; General management skills; Excellent communication skills; Good professional judgement; Integrity and professional dependability; Leadership experience; Conflict management; Cost-containment. Management training and experience; Technology and computer skills; Problem-solving experience
• Coaching and mentoring experience; NOTE: We reserve the right not to fill the post. Invited candidates will be subject to employment vetting process and medical surveillance.
• ACADEMIC: Participation in the academic duties of the Wits Internal Medicine and related Departments/ Sub Specialities. Performance of research within the department.
• Supervision of research within the department and MMed students. Training and supervision of Senior registrars, Registrars, Medical Officers, Medical Interns and Medical students including tutorials, teaching ward rounds and skills development. The desired candidate will also be required to provide medical support and guidance to nursing staff.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate Medical qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist in the Internal Medicine. HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in the Internal Medicine.
• None experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in the Internal Medicine. Added advantage: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in research, teaching, and independent practice with HPCSA.

Duties :

• As a consultant, the candidate will be responsible for the clinical management As a consultant, the candidate will be responsible for the clinical management of general medical patients and sub specialist medicine responsibilities.
• The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, follow-up and grand rounds. As the most senior doctor in the unit, the incumbent will be required to supervise registrars, medical officers, intern doctors and students in patient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Other clinical duties will include managing patients at OPD, managing patients attending the Subspecialty OPD or Specialty Ward Consultations within a relevant Sub-specialty.
• The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff.
• Co-ordination of sub specialist services at CMJAH and cluster hospitals for both inpatient and outpatient services. Supervision of the clinical technology service as required. Overseeing the development of appropriate referral pathways and development of services at referral hospitals.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
• No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. The following will be added advantage: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in research, teaching, and independent practice with HPCSA.

Duties :

• As a consultant, the candidate will be responsible for the clinical management of general medical patients and sub specialist medicine responsibilities. The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, follow-up and grand rounds.
• As the most senior doctor in the unit, the incumbent will be required to supervise registrars, medical officers, intern doctors and students in patient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Other clinical duties will include managing patients at OPD, managing patients attending the Subspecialty OPD or Specialty Ward Consultations within a relevant Sub-specialty.
• The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff. 
• Co-ordination of sub specialist services at CMJAH and cluster hospitals for both inpatient and outpatient services. Supervision of the clinical technology service as required. Overseeing the development of appropriate referral pathways and development of services at referral hospitals.
• ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Patient first mentality; General management skills; Excellent communication skills; Good professional judgement; Integrity and professional dependability
• Leadership experience; Conflict management; Cost-containment. Management training and experience; Technology and computer skills; Problem-solving experience
• Coaching and mentoring experience; NOTE: We reserve the right not to fill the post. Invited candidates will be subject to employment vetting process and medical surveillance.
• ACADEMIC: Participation in the academic duties of the Wits Internal Medicine and related Departments/ Sub Specialities. Performance of research within the department.
• Supervision of research within the department and MMed students. Training and supervision of Senior registrars, Registrars, Medical Officers, Medical Interns and Medical students including tutorials, teaching ward rounds and skills development. The desired candidate will also be required to provide medical support and guidance to nursing staff.

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• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Diagnostic Radiology. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Diagnostic Radiology and proof of current registration.
• No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Diagnostic Radiology. The following will serve as added advantage: Experience and training in Interventional Radiology.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible to interview, investigate, diagnose, and oversee the treatment of patient. Improve quality of care by providing appropriate clinical care supervising of junior medical staff.
• Willing to do commuted overtime rendering of after hour (night, weekend and public holiday) duties to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients. Attendance of relevant administrative meetings like mortality meetings, near miss meetings and completing MEDICO legal Documents timeously. (e.g., Death Certificate)
• Participate in academic program in the hospital and all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research. Ensure proper and accurate record keeping as legally and ethically required.
• Reporting to the head of unit on service delivery, clinical audit and where necessary quality improvement plans. Assist HOD to monitor, implement and adhere to the compliance to National Core Standards within their specific outreach programs. Preparing and writing of reports. Assist the clinical head with administration duties.

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• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialty in Psychiatry.
• No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.

Duties :

• To provide and manage services in the assessment and management of Psychiatric patients. To provide clinical supervision to Registrars, Medical Officers and multi-disciplinary team members.
• To provide strategic and operational leadership for adult Psychiatry within the institution. To contribute to clinical management within the hospital and assist the Clinical Manager with matters related to clinical management within the institution.
• To conduct, support and promote teaching and research. To serve as a joint appointee of the Department of Psychiatry, University of the Witwatersrand and to participate in the teaching and training of various categories of undergraduate and postgraduate students and health professionals