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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: Surgery)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RHS22/2019
  George Regional Hospital
 
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in General Surgery.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
After-hour clinical service delivery in General Surgery. Outreach visits to Eden and Central Karoo. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
 
Requirements
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in General Surgery.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Computer skills in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Relevant statutory frameworks, including Healthcare 2030, Best Practice Criteria, National Core Standards, EDL, Standard Treatment Guidelines. Literacy and proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
 
Enquiries:
Dr ZM North, tel. no. (044) 802-4535
 
Registration with professional council:
Registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in General Surgery.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Render an efficient and cost-effective General Surgery service to patients managed by the George Hospital and District Health Care Services in Eden and Central Karoo. Ensure clinical governance for the Surgery Department Service at both George Hospital and in Eden and Central Karoo Districts. Ensure the effective clinical organisation of the Surgery Department (including theatre, OPD, inpatients, emergency service and outreach to the Garden Route and Central Karoo Districts). Assist with effective and efficient administration of the Surgery Department including human resource management, equipment and expenditure containment). Plan and partake in the training of staff including registrars, medical officers, community service MOs’, Interns and final year UCT medical students.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 728 807 per annum - R 1 834 890 per annum, (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime). A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
10/11/2019 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: 11/8/2019 12:00:00 AM
 
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