REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (MEDICAL GENETICS) (4-Year Contract)

POST 19/109 : REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (MEDICAL GENETICS) (4-Year Contract)
SALARY : R1 041 402 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs).
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
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 a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Diploma in Paediatrics (or equivalent). Completed formal training in genomics, evidenced by relevant courses or postgraduate
certification. Computer literacy. Ability to work well within a diverse group including clinicians, counsellors and scientists. Commitment to learning all
aspects of medical genetics, experience, and interest in teaching medical genetics. Commitment to relevant research. Ability to communicate with
patients and families. An interest in and commitment to counselling. Experience in a relevant clinical, scientific or counselling field.
DUTIES : The clinical service includes patient management (medical care and genetic counselling) for genetic and congenital disorders, and liaison with the genetics
laboratories. Clinical management of patients and families with or at risk of birth defects and genetic disorders. Participation in teaching medical genetics at
different levels (undergraduates and other health care personnel). Participation in outreach and support programmes as it relates to genetics services.
Competent quality of care including clinical administration and audit. Conduct medical genetic research.
ENQUIRIES : Prof S Moosa Tel No: (021) 938-9218 or email: shahidamoosa@sun.ac.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. An exciting opportunity exists for registrar training in the primary speciality of Medical
Genetics. This discipline applies clinical, genetic science, and genetic counselling principles to the management and prevention of genetic disorders
and other birth defects. Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 4 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 Stellenbosch 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)”.