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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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Head Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1 (Orthopaedics)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RHS70/2025
  Paarl Hospital
 
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics
 
Minimum educational qualification:
An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics.
 
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Appropriate experience in teaching, training and supervision of students, Registrars and Medical Staff. Appropriate experience in conducting and supervising research. Demonstrated experience of engagement at all levels of care. Appropriate management experience of clinical services as well as overseeing a sizable staff component. Proven record of specialist clinical expertise and clinical governance and improving health outcomes. Appropriate experience in a management role overseeing a sizable staff component. Excellent leadership, managerial, interpersonal, conflict resolution, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Good knowledge of public health policies, clinical guidelines, and related prescripts. Good computer literacy.
 
Note:
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).
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Ensure an efficient and cost-effective Orthopedic service of high quality with a patient centered focus and addressing the Orthopedic burden of disease in the Rural West ecosystem. Ensure all functions to ensure good clinical governance for Orthopedics in Paarl Hospital and supporting the Rural West Ecosystem. Ensure outreach and support to all major referral centers in the Rural West ecosystem and improving competencies in the ecosystem to manage patients appropriately and impact on wellness in the Rural West ecosystem. Perform all corporate functions and assume the duties of the Functional Business Unit (FBU) manager for Orthopedics that includes financial & human resource management, quality assurance, information management and ensuring administrative compliance to Departmental policies. Create a learning environment and ensure clinical teaching and training for staff and students. Ensure that continuous healthcare improvement strategies and plans are implemented towards improving service delivery and health outcomes.
 
Enquiries:
Mr S Fourie, tel.no. 021 860 2500 or Stephanus.Fourie@westerncape.gov.za
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel to meet service needs. It will be expected of the Head: Clinical Unit to work commuted overtime, limited to 12 hours, if operational requirements so demand.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 2 084 754 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
5/30/2025 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: 6/13/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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