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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.
 
Head Clinical Unit: Grade 1 (Acute Care Surgery)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GSH70/2023
  Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
 
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Specialist in Surgery.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Ability to communicate in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
An excellent track record of clinical and education skills on a postgraduate level. Ability to provide academic leadership across the Metro West platform and in Groote Schuur Hospital. The candidate needs to stimulate and apply clinical research in the day-to day working environment and be able to supervise post-graduate research projects. Good managerial and communication skills, as well as analytical and clinical problem-solving skills are essential. Clinical skills to handle complex acute general surgical emergencies and core elective general surgical procedures. A proven track record and recognition as a leader in acute surgical care within the South African general surgery community, or high-level post-graduate educational skills, preferably on a national level, or a strong research track record, is essential. Sufficient clinical skills to handle a large clinical workload, training and supervision of postgraduate students (registrars) as well as fellows in Acute Care Surgery.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Specialist in Surgery.
 
Note:
Only employees within the Western Cape Government will be considered for this post.
 
Enquiries:
Professor L Cairncross - (021 406 6229)
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Provide comprehensive clinical and acute surgical care services in Groote Schuur Hospital. Provide academic leadership in teaching, training and research in acute care surgery.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as specialist general surgeon.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 887 363-R 2 001 927 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
6/30/2023 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: 7/21/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
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