SENIOR REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (MEDICINE: INFECTIOUS DISEASES) (3-Year Contract)

POST 21/227 : SENIOR REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (MEDICINE: INFECTIOUS DISEASES) (3-Year Contract)
SALARY : R1 395 528 per annum, A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) (It will be expected of the successful
candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Registration with a Professional
Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent
Practice) in Internal Medicine. Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Facilitation of
management system. Effective and efficient administration. Communication including report generation, letter writing, consultation. Knowledge appropriate
for approach to investigations of infectious diseases. Clinical Skills required of a Medical Specialist Physician (e.g. Assessment, diagnosis and treatment in
inpatient, outpatient, and emergency contexts).
DUTIES : Clinical Service Provision. Clinical Governance and Administration. Teaching and Training/Supervision of Junior Staff. Research for fulfilment of the MPhil
Degree.
ENQUIRIES : Prof M Mendelsohn, email: marc.mendelsohn@uct.ac.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Groote Schuur Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its training
platform. Accordingly, all registrar appointments may be called upon to work across this platform and may include rotations at Metro West and Rural East
hospitals. This includes Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, New
Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plein District Hospital, Victoria Hospital and
George Provincial Hospital. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV.
Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Senior
Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised Medical Sub-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 Senior 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. Senior Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with
Stellenbosch University/ University of Cape Town 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 with the relevant council (including
individuals who must apply for change in registration status). Appointment as
Senior Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 2 years. Senior
Registrars will function across health facilities, as per an agreed programme.
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 Senior Registrar will be on contract.