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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 (Medical): Grade 1 (Paediatric Surgery)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RXH4/2024
  Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
 
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Surgery.
 
Requirements:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Surgery.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
 
Enquiries:
Prof S Cox, tel. no. (021) 658-5012, Email: Sharon.cox@uct.ac.za
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Provide and strengthen paediatrics surgical services for all children in the Division of Paediatric Surgery at RCWMCH and referral centres. Co-ordinate outreach programmes to strengthen and support paediatric surgical services in the province. Manage Paediatric Surgery as Clinical Unit Head including outpatient, Inpatient, Emergency and Afterhours service. Effective and Efficient Management of Human and financial resources. Provide support for the Head of Division of Paediatric Surgery at RCWMCH. Quality improvement: clinical audit, data management, monitoring and evaluation, clinical governance, reporting on key paediatric surgical indicators. Co-ordinate, actively participate in paediatric surgical training. Perform and supervise Paediatric Surgical research activities in Paediatric Surgery, Trauma and Burn Units. Sustain and improve internationally recognized academic status of the department.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Surgery.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Strong moral and ethical record in paediatric surgical practice. Demonstrated qualities and strengths: people and project leadership, enthusiasm, communication, facilitation skills, commitment. Extensive experience and clinical expertise to perform highly specialised paediatric surgical operative procedures. Involvement in paediatric Oncology and colorectal surgery will be an advantage. Experience in service organisation, People Management, Clinical and Corporate Governance Experienced academic in both under- and post-graduate teaching and training. Ability to deal with issues of diversity, transformation, and equity. Strong record of relevant research excellence. Computer literacy.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Willingness to work overtime as required. Valid Driver’s licence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 887 363-R 2 001 927 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
4/19/2024 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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’stechnical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct)assessment.

  • 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.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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