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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.
 
Medical Specialist: Grade 1 to 3 (Anaesthesiology) (Sessional) (dayshift and afterhours)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: MHS27/2025
  Victoria Hospital
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Appropriate anaesthesia experience having completed specialist training. Ability to work in a team and with all levels of staff. Interest in developing an academic career.
 
Requirements
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
 
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, email: zahnne.fullerton@westerncape.gov.za
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. 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 Anaesthesiology. 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 Anaesthesiology.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology
 
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.. This would include the following roles. Pre-operative, intraoperative and post-operative anaesthetic management of surgical patients from ASA1-5 Supervising junior MOs and interns. Delivering critical care to surgical ICU patients. Teaching and training. Management duties such as statistics, presentations and research. Hours: Sessionist specialist anaesthesia consultant post comprising of 18 hours a week. This will include day shifts and after hour shifts.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 612 per hour, Grade 2: R 698 per hour, Grade 3: R 809 per hour Annual salary
 
Starting Date:
1/17/2025 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: 1/31/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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