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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 (General Surgery)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GSH77/2024
  Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in 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 forregistration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registrationfees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession isonly applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specificcategory with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registrationstatus).
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Clinical and surgical competency in General Surgery. Ability to work in a high-volume clinic and surgical environment. Computer literacy and interest in data collection for service improvement. Insight into challenges of local health care delivery, diversity, transformation and equity. Experience in supervision and training of staff and students at under- and post-graduate levels.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Commuted overtime is compulsory. Participate in the after-hours call system.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. Grade 2: A minimumof 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign HealthProfessional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA (Or asrecognised foreign Health Professional council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery.
 
Enquiries:
Prof L Cairncross: Lydia.cairncros@uct.ac.za
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in General Surgery.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Supervision and training of junior surgical staff. Participation in under- and post-graduate divisional activities. General surgery specialist clinical service provision in the Division of General Surgery at the hospitals the division services.
 
 
 
 
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.
 
Starting Date:
9/27/2024 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: 10/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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