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Registrar (Medical) (Ophthalmology) (5 Year contract)
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Employment Type: Contract
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Reference No: TBH55/2024
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Tygerberg Hospital
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| Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. |
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| A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Commuted overtime is compulsory. Emergency and after hour call cover. Applicants must have a FCOphth part 1 (all 3 modules). |
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| Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 5 years. It may become necessary to second/transfer staff to another hospital/institution during their period of training, in which case affected staff will be consulted prior to any decision being implemented. Registrars will function across health facilities, as per an agreed programme. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment as a Registrar also discontinues. Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personal. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment as Registrar will be on contract. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised Specialist positions. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. Specific Registrar posts within the Department will be identified as part of the Affirmative Action programme to create a representative Specialist cadre in line with applicable procedures. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with Stelllenbosch University according to the yearbook and guidelines. |
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| Post-internship experience in Ophthalmology (under onsite supervision of a registered ophthalmologist). The Diploma in Ophthalmology and additional ophthalmology experience are strongly recommended. Ability to work in a professional team. Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal relations with staff, patients and their families. Excellent report, clinical note and referral writing skills. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Experience with teamwork, planning, organizing and coordination. Excellent administrative, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment. Good time management. Knowledge and practical skills for safe cataract surgery and management of ophthalmic emergencies. Knowledge and appropriate use of equipment. Minimum of 50 complete cataract surgeries performed. |
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| Prof L Visser, tel. no (021) 938 5519 |
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| Provision of safe eye care to patients. Pre-op assessment of patients, operative management of ophthalmic conditions and post-operative care of patients. Out-patient management of chronic eye conditions. Management of patients admitted to the Eye ward. After hours management of emergency eye conditions and eye trauma. Learning the art and science of eye care medicine and surgery. Attending tutorials and assisting with the training of medical students, nursing staff and ophthalmic assistants. Involvement in research/audits relating to ophthalmology. Administration of registrar rosters and the teaching program. Improving professional competence by regular self-learning and reflection with the application of current evidence. |
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| Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. |
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Remuneration:
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R 949 146 per annum - R 1 006 809 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.
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Starting Date:
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9/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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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.
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Closing date: 9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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