REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (SURGERY: GENERAL) (5-Year Contract)

POST 21/230 : REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (SURGERY: GENERAL) (5-Year Contract)
SALARY : R1 041 402 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 Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent practice). Inherent
requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Emergency and
after hour call cover. FCS (SA) primary examination. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Knowledge, expertise and experience with regards to providing medical services in General Surgery. Appropriate and sufficient
clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB and after completion of internal rotations. Previous research experience (publication/conference
presentation). Post community service experience in General Surgery. FCS
(SA) intermediate examination.
DUTIES : Teaching. Leadership. Innovation and Research. Clinical Service: Operative. Clinical Governance. Clinical Service: Patient Care.
ENQUIRIES : Prof L Cairncross Tel No: (021) 406-6229 or email: melissa.mohamed@uct.ac.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. 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 postgraduates with University of the Western Cape according to the yearbook and
guidelines. 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 a
Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 5 years. 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. Should registration with the HEI
as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment of Registrar also discontinues. Applicants must indicate whether they have bursary obligations.
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). 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.