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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 (Plastic Surgery)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RXH21/2024
  Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Computer literacy and the ability to develop and work with databases. Ability to work in a team. Exposure and ideally experience in management of plastic surgical emergencies including trauma and burns general plastic surgery and post burn reconstruction, and at least exposure to specialist plastic and reconstructive surgery involving congenital hands, congenital ear reconstruction, vascular anomalies and cleft and craniofacial pathology.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. ”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 with their job application/on appointment. 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).”
 
Enquiries:
Prof S Adams, e-mail: saleigh.adams@uct.ac.za
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
The ability to work in a busy tertiary environment. Ability to supervise registrars in acquiring plastic and reconstructive, burns and trauma management competencies and operative experience. Evidence of ability to initiate research; academic record in terms of teaching and research ideally supported by publications, presentations and congress outputs. Commitment to attaining advanced plastic surgical skills.
 
Duties (key result areas/ outputs):
To provide full time plastic surgery specialist care as previously specified. Ensuring, as part of a team, continuous improvements in the quality, efficiency and outcome of the management of children. After-hours cover as a specialist plastic surgeon on both platforms (paediatric at RXH and Adult at GSH) Active participation in all the activities of the division including research, teaching and outreach. Training of under- and post-graduate students and other healthcare personnel.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 271 901- R 1 348 635 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 451 214- R 1 538 967 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 680 780- R 2 097 327 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs. 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:
8/23/2024 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: 10/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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