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Head Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1 (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: GSH29/2021
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Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
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| A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Sub-Specialist in Maternal and Foetal Medicine. Additional experience in high-risk obstetrics and foetal medicine, leadership, clinical governance and academia is required. The Certificate in Maternal-Foetal Medicine and/or the Certificate in Critical Care are additional recommendations. |
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| Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Sub-Specialist in Maternal and Foetal Medicine. |
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| Comprehensive clinical skills in high risk obstetrics and foetal medicine, including surgical capabilities, intensive/special care skills and foetal monitoring skills, based on a strong foundation in general obstetrics and gynaecology. Comprehensive skills and experience in effective leadership and clinical governance with specific focus on interpersonal skills, intra and inter-departmental team management, change management, and transformation. Strong academic background relating to education, teaching and research. Additional skills in innovative teaching and online teaching are advantageous. Insight into challenges and opportunities in health care – with specific focus on maternal, foetal and neonatal care within the larger spectrum of sexual and reproductive health and rights - in South Africa and Africa, as well as diversity, transformation and equity. |
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| Dr B Patel, tel. no. (021) 404-3178 |
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| Provide comprehensive clinical services in obstetrics and gynaecology and leadership in the maternity centre of Groote Schuur Hospital. Related duties and outputs include the further developing of a strong level 3 maternal and foetal medicine service in collaborative engagement with other clinical disciplines. Provide an excellent academic under- and postgraduate learning environment through the provision of academic leadership and development in the areas of teaching, training, and trainee assessment. This includes the optimal supervision, instruction, training and assessment of under- and postgraduate students, the development of new learning structures, and special attention given to students with special needs. Develop and drive socially engaged maternal-foetal medicine research resulting in strong academic outputs with high potential for impact. Participation in registrar research supervision and MMed supervision is expected. Contribute effectively, efficiently and collaboratively to the managerial, administrative and leadership environment in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the hospital and the faculty. This includes a strong focus on equity and transformation. Render and develop outreach and support services to other levels of care in our drainage areas as well as neighbouring provinces. Actively contribute to the building and maintaining of a Departmental culture that is inclusive, enabling and facilitates individual and collective growth and development. |
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| Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Sub-Specialist in Maternal and Foetal Medicine. |
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Remuneration:
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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. It will be expected of the successful candidates to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime). A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
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Starting Date:
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4/30/2021 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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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.
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Closing date: 5/21/2021 12:00:00 AM
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