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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 Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Anaesthesiology)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS156/2024
  Victoria Hospital
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
A Valid driver’s licence.Must be willing to participate in the commuted overtime system and work weekends and public holidays.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Appropriate experience in Anaesthesiology. Good communication skills. Ability to work in a team and with all levels of staff. Interest in developing an academic career. Diploma in Anaesthetics (DA) from the College of Medicines of South Africa (CMSA). A Diploma in Primary Emergency Care (DipPEC) from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) would be advantageous but not essential .
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
 
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). The pool of candidates will be considered for other similar posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services for a period of 3 months. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
 
Enquiries:
Dr Z Fullerton, tel. no. (021) 799-1170
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
To deliver comprehensive anaesthesia and critical care services to patients in theatre and in the intensive care unit at Victoria Hospital. The aim is to deliver safe, cost-effective and high-quality care at all times and promote comprehensive peri-operative care of patients in the disciplines of general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, ENT surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology and urology. This would include the following roles: • Pre-operative assessment and optimization of surgical patient and planning appropriate anaesthesia. • Delivery of safe and efficient anaesthesia to surgical patients. • Development of post-operative care, with a focus on analgesia and prevention of complications. Appropriate management of surgical ICU patients. • Teaching and training of interns, students and nurses providing an appropriate level of care and knowledge. • Management and communication to Efficient running of theatre lists. • Requiredcomplete statistics collection. • Presenting at journal clubs and morbidity and mortality meetings. • Completion of medicolegal documents. • Participation in research, audits and quality improvement programs.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 949 146- R 1 021 911 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 082 988- R 1 182 183 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 253 415- R 1 561 734 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) 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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