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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.
 
Registrar (Medical) (Urology) (5 Year contract)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: TBH140/2024
  Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Commuted overtime is compulsory. Emergency and after-hours call cover. Registrars may be required to work across the training platform on request. Successful completion of FCS (SA) part 1 and part 2 examinations. Registration for MMed (Urology) degree at University of Stellenbosch and completion of 2 internal examinations, FC(Urol) final examination and research projects within 5 years.
 
Note:
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. “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 Practitioner with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Appropriate experience in general surgery or urology and an accredited Intensive Care Unit. Ability to render high quality surgical management for Urology patients in tertiary and secondary level. Ability to render high quality inpatient and outpatient management of urology patients. Ability to initiate own research project. Proven prior involvement with research (e.g. publications as primary author or co-author). Ability to render high quality teaching to medical officers, interns and medical students. Strong ethical principles and relevant clinical and counselling skills. Computer literacy. Leadership-, interpersonal- and organisational skills. Ability to effectively function as part of a team in a high pressure environment.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
 
Enquiries:
Dr P. Spies Tel (021) 938 9282
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Provision of clinical service delivery at registrar level across the full spectrum of urological surgery. The registrar will spend the majority daytime working hours at various Tygerberg Hospital but some clinical duties will be at other hospitals in the referral area. Active participation in the postgraduate and undergraduate academic programmes of the Urology Department at Tygerberg Hospital, this includes daily teaching of undergraduate medical students. Effective management of inpatients and outpatients in the urology department. Conduct research projects pertinent to urology and in line with MMed (Urology) degree requirements.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
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.
 
Starting Date:
12/6/2024 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: 12/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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