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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: Grade 1 to 3 (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RXH19/2023
  Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
 
Requirement:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
 
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).
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Extensive experience as the primary surgeon in all core operations in the field of Paediatric and complex Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery such as Systemic-to-pulmonary Arterial Shunts, Neonatal Coarctation, Obstructed Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage, Arterial Switch Operation, and emergency paediatric thoracic procedures in keeping with a tertiary/quaternary level of service. Post-specialist qualification experience in all modern aspects of Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery. Capability in the clinical environment and able to manage people having good interpersonal skills. Competence in training junior surgeons and mentoring their academic careers. Ability to develop staff of quality and provide leadership with regards to issues of diversity, transformation, and equity.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Fluency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape (English/Afrikaans/Xhosa).
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery. 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 Cardiothoracic Surgery. 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 Cardiothoracic Surgery.
 
Enquiries:
Prof T Pennel, office no. (021) 404-5021, Email address: tim.pennel@uct.ac.za Dr V Pillay, tel. no. (021) 658-5788, Email address: vashini.pillay@westerncape.gov.za.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
The person appointed to this position will assume responsibility as an independent consultant in cardiothoracic surgery reporting to the Head of Clinical Unit at RCWMCH. Perform, or assist and train more junior staff in all paediatric cardiothoracic surgery procedures. Ensure the rational and cost-effective use of resources (including laboratory investigations, medication, consumables, and equipment. Conduct and supervise clinical research in conjunction with the Head of Clinical Unit and Head of Division.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 214 805-R 1 288 095 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 386 069-R 1 469 883 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 605 330-R 2 001 927 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
6/16/2023 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: 7/7/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
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