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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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Medical Specialist: Grade 1 to 3 (Paediatric Burns Surgery)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RXH21/2023
  Red Cross Childrens War Memorial Hospital, Rondebosch
 
Requirements:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery OR Paediatric Surgery OR General 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)
Experience in paediatric burn injuries management both in acute and rehabilitation phases. The ability to manage a busy paediatric burns unit and independently perform specialist acute paediatric burn care operations. Expertise in burn reconstructive surgery will be advantageous. Ability to supervise registrars and medical officers in acquiring operative experience. Evidence of ability to initiate research; strong academic record in terms of teaching and research supported by publications and presentations. Commitment to attaining advanced surgical skills.
 
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 Plastic Surgery OR Paediatric Surgery OR General 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 Plastic Surgery OR Paediatric Surgery OR General 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 Plastic Surgery OR Paediatric Surgery OR General Surgery.
 
Enquiries:
Prof A Numanoglu, e-mail: alp.numanoglu@uct.ac.za or Prof Saleigh Adams saleigh.adams@uct.ac.za
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery OR Paediatric Surgery OR General Surgery.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
To provide full time leadership and oversight of the day to day running of the Burns Unit Assessment, investigation, and management of patients referred to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital Burns Service, serving children from the Western Cape and beyond. Running the Outpatient Service for burns cases. Assistance, when required, with cross-cover for plastic or paediatric surgery service at Red Cross Hospital depending on the registered basic specialty. After-hours cover as appropriate to level of experience. Ensuring, as part of a team, continuous improvements in the quality, efficiency, and outcome of management of children with burns. Active participation in all the academic activities of the department. Training of under- and post-graduate students and other health personnel.
 
 
 
 
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:
8/4/2023 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: 8/25/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
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