REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY) (X3 POSTS)

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Inherent requirements of the job: Be part of after-hours roster. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of medicine at the level of a medical practitioner with FCS primary and Intermediate or equivalent. Comprehensive surgical competencies in primary, secondary and some tertiary trauma orthopaedic procedures with an appropriate logbook. Commitment and dedication to patient care. Physical, mental and psychological ability to ensure demands of routine and emergency care are met. Ability to work as a team and lead effectively when required. Good communication with staff, colleagues and patients. Integrity. Strong ethical principles and relevant clinical and counselling skills. Computer literacy. FCS (SA) Part 1 and FCOrth (SA) Intermediate exam.

Duties

Provision of clinical service delivery at registrar level for Orthopaedic Surgery. Pre-operative work-up of patients. Intra-operative management of patients. Post-operative patient care including ICU. Administrative duties. Accurate and neat record keeping. Active participation in training and research. Effective supervision of all personnel and subordinates. Function within departmental norms and standards.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries

Prof J Du Toit Tel No: (021) 938-9266

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status).

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