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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Head Clinical Unit Grade 1 (Anaesthesia and Peri-operative Medicine)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GSH27/2020
  Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
 
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
 
Requirements
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
 
Enquiries:
Dr S Peters tel. no. (021) 404-5195
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Proven record of effective leadership and organisational ability in clinical Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine. Transoesophageal echocardiography skill with an international certification would be advantageous, as would experience in advanced thoracic airway management techniques, paediatric cardiothoracic anaesthesia and the cardiology catheterisation laboratory. Knowledge in heart and lung transplantation, ECMO and TAVI’s will also be beneficial. Comprehensive skills and experience in leadership, administration and management related to anaesthesia and peri-operative medicine. Computer literacy, good communication, analytic and problem-solving skills. Insight into challenges in Health Care in South Africa and Africa, as well as diversity, transformation and equity. Ability to function well in a team environment, with good inter-personal skills. Strong educational or teaching background in both the under and post-graduate domains. Significant research involvement. Additional knowledge in cardio-thoracic anaesthesia is required.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Provide comprehensive clinical services. This would include taking on a leadership position in the Cardio-Thoracic Anaesthesia portfolio, which also includes taking a leadership role in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory and developing the Hybrid Laboratory Services at Groote Schuur Hospital. Taking a leading role in developing and growing a strong combined pre-operative consultation and assessment programme. Play an active role in expanding other services such as the Heart- and Lung- Transplant, and ECMO programmes. Collaborative engagement with Cardiology, Pulmonology, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Perfusion Services, and Critical Care Services is essential. Provide academic leadership and development in the areas of under- and postgraduate teaching, training, and trainee assessment. Developing and driving cardiothoracic and vascular research as well as participating in registrar research supervision. Manage and provide leadership for the departmental human resource requirements, and contribute significantly to the administrative duties of the combined department including staff appointments, assessments and performance management. Build and maintain Departmental team spirit and development.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 1 728 807 -R 1 834 890 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs) A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
5/28/2020 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 6/12/2020 12:00:00 AM
 
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