REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY) (X3 POSTS) (5-Year Contract), (1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031)

POST 25/570 : REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY) (X3 POSTS) (5-Year Contract), (1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031)
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum
Grade 3: R1 375 245 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 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.
Appropriate experience as an Orthopaedic Medical Officer, in a fully functional
Orthopaedic Unit, under direct supervision of at least one full time Orthopaedic
Specialist. ATLS and Basic Surgical Principles. Proven research output on an orthopaedic topic or research methodology courses.
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.
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)”.