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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.
 
Medical Specialist: Orthopaedics Grade 1 to 3 (2 posts)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS30/2024
  Khayelitsha District Hospital (1 post) and New Somerset Hospital
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Ability to successfully run an extremely busy orthopaedic service on a district level. Valid Driver’s licence. Willingness to partake in the Commuted overtime system if required.
 
Requirements Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical and competency assessment. 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).
 
Enquiries:
Prof. Jacques du Toit, Tel (021) 938 9266 (Khayelitsha District Hospital post) Dr Donna Stokes, Tel 021 402 6408 (New Somerset Hospital)
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Provision of clinical service delivery at specialist level across the full spectrum of general Orthopaedic Surgery. The specialist primary responsibility would be trauma and emergency Orthopaedics at district level Trauma and orthopaedic after hours calls at hospitals within the regions as specified by the employer Provision of clinical service delivery at specialist level of elective Orthopaedic Orthopaedic Surgery (district level) Participation in appropriate outreach programmes Supervision of clinical and operative activities of orthopaedic surgeons- in- training Active participation in the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programmes of the Department. Effective management and administration of a wide range of “Portfolios” and develop, conduct and supervise research projects Training and Teaching of medical officers and orthopaedic registrars and relevant burden of disease Research and Audits.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the Health professions council of South Africa as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Strong ethical principles and relevant clinical and counselling skills. Computer literacy Leadership-, interpersonal- and organisational skills. Tertiary knowledge and skills in the field of Trauma and Emergency Orthopaedic Surgery as well as district level elective orthopaedics. Experience in hip arthroplasty on district level.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 271 901 - R 1 348 635 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 451 214 - R 1 538 967 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 680 780 - R 2 097 327 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:
7/19/2024 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.
  • 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: 8/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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