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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.

Note:
Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedics)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: TBH76/2024
Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley

“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 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 as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to render high quality surgery for Tertiary and Secondary trauma and emergency Orthopaedics. Ability to render high quality surgery for pertinent elective orthopaedic surgery. Ability to initiate own research projects and supervise research projects. Ability to render high quality teaching and training in general orthopaedics to registrars, medical officers, interns and medical students. Strong ethical principles and relevant clinical and counselling skills. Computer literacy. Leadership-, interpersonal- and organisational skills. High level of competencies in the field of Tertiary and Secondary trauma and emergency Orthopaedics and pertinent elective orthopaedic surgery.

Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics.

Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics. 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 Orthopaedics. 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 Orthopaedics.

Enquiries:
Prof. J Du Toit, Tel (021) 938 9266

Duties (key results areas/outputs):
Provision of clinical service delivery at specialist level across the full spectrum of trauma and emergency orthopaedic surgery and pertinent elective surgery. The specialist will spend daytime working hours at Tygerberg Hospital and Karl Bremer Hospital. Provision of clinical service delivery at specialist level across the full spectrum of orthopaedic neck of femur fracture arthroplasty surgery and after hour on call duties for trauma and emergency orthopaedics. Supervision of clinical and operative activities of orthopaedic surgeons- in- training. Active participation in the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programmes of the Department at Tygerberg Hospital and Karl Bremer Hospital. Effective management and administration of a wide range of “Portfolios”. Develop, conduct and supervise research projects pertinent to tertiary and secondary orthopaedic surgery and health lines.

Registration with the Health Professions Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.




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:
10/4/2024 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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